S2: Spread Of Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is vertical transmission?
A
The transmission of a disease from mother to offspring
2
Q
What is the spread of disease by indirect means?
A
The spread of a disease where the animals do not contact each other
3
Q
What is a carrier of a disease?
A
A state in which an animal has had the disease and has recovered, but still may continue to spread the microorganism to others
4
Q
What is a portal of entry?
A
The location in which the organisms gain entrance into the body
5
Q
What are the five portals of entry on the body?
A
- Oral cavity
- Respiratory system
- A break in the skin
- Mucous membranes
- Intestinal tract
