WEEK 2- Lab HOST- MICROORGANISN INTERACTIONS Flashcards
1
Q
origin of the etiologic agent
or location from which it disseminates (e.g.,
water, food, insects, animals, other humans)
A
Microbial Reservoirs
2
Q
means by which etiologic
agents are brought in contact with the human
host (e.g., direct and indirect transmission)
A
Mode of Transmission
3
Q
Lists the Microorganism Sources
(Reservoirs)
A
Humans
Animals
Food (from plant and
animal sources)
Water
Air
Soil
4
Q
Modes of Transmission
A
Direct transmission
Indirect transmission
5
Q
transmitted by direct contact between reservoir and host
A
Direct transmission
6
Q
transmitted to host via vectors and vehicles (inanimate objects)
A
Indirect transmission
7
Q
Types of direct transmission
A
Horizontal transmission
Vertical transmission
8
Q
Types of indirect transmission
A
Airborne
Vehicles
Vectors
