Infection Control Flashcards
1
Q
What are three elements are required for transfer of infection?
A
Source of infectious material
Mode of transferring material
Susceptible host.
2
Q
How are diseases transferred?
A
Direct contact - person to person
Indirect contact - person to object to person.
3
Q
What are droplets?
A
From within 1 meter of source.
4
Q
What is an airborne transmission?
A
Droplet traveling further than 1m
TB, meningitis or SARS
5
Q
What is HIV?
A
A virus that attacks cells of the immune system.
6
Q
What are the Hepatitis causes?
A
Hep A - food or water contaminated with feces.
Hep B - more infectious than HIV
Hep C - transmitted vis blood or blood products. No vaccine
Hep D - coexists with HBV.
Hep E - contaminated water.
