Infection Control

Question 1

How many points are in the Chain of Infection?

Answer 1

6

Question 2

Name components of Chain of Infection?

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Answer 2

1) Susceptible Host
2) Causative Microbe
3) Reservoir (Where pot spread originates)
4) Portal of Exit
5) Mode of Transmission (Spread)
6) Portal of Entry

Question 3

Difference between Exogenous and Endogenous Spread?

Answer 3

1) Endogenous: Self spread

2) Exogenous: Cross infection e.g. Direct/indirect contact and vector/airborne speeds