Resevior & Transmission Of Disease Flashcards

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What are the major sources for infectious diseases

A

Animals eg malaria
Soil eg tetanus
Water eg hep a
Humans eg influenza

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What are the different types of disease transmission?

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Contact transmission eg direct and indirect

Common vehicle transmission eg airborne or waterborne transmisison

Transmission by vectors eg mechanical and biological

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3
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What are approaches to disease prevention

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S- sanitation
H - hygiene practices 
I - immunisation
I - isolation
T - treatment
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