Resevior & Transmission Of Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What are the major sources for infectious diseases
A
Animals eg malaria
Soil eg tetanus
Water eg hep a
Humans eg influenza
2
Q
What are the different types of disease transmission?
A
Contact transmission eg direct and indirect
Common vehicle transmission eg airborne or waterborne transmisison
Transmission by vectors eg mechanical and biological
3
Q
What are approaches to disease prevention
A
S- sanitation H - hygiene practices I - immunisation I - isolation T - treatment