Infection Model Flashcards
1
Q
what are 7 mechanisms of infection
A
- direct contact
- inoculation
- haematogeneous
- ingestion
- inhalation
- vector
- vertical transmission
2
Q
what is inoculation
A
spreading through needles
3
Q
what is haematogenous spread
A
spreading around the body through the blood stream
4
Q
what is vertical transmission
A
spreading from mother to children either during pregnancy or after
5
Q
what 3 steps must be undertaken when carrying out a diagnosis
A
- history
- examination
- Investigation
