Infection Flashcards
1
Q
What is the chain of infection?
(list in order)
A
Infectious agent,
Reservoir,
Portal of exit,
Mode of transmission,
Portal of entry,
Host,
2
Q
What are the FOUR stages of infection?
A
Incubation stage,
Prodromal stage,
Illness stage,
Convalescence stage,
3
Q
What is the incubation stage?
A
Period from the entry of pathogen to the appearance of first signs and symptoms,
Patient is infectious
4
Q
What is the prodromal stage?
A
Period from non-specific signs and symptoms to general signs and symptoms,
Patient is infectious
5
Q
What is the illness stage?
A
Signs and symptoms become disease specific,
patient is most infectious
6
Q
What is the convalescence stage?
A
Acute signs and symptoms disappear and patient may recover,
Patient may still be infectious at this stage,
