Chain of Infection Flashcard

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What are fomites in the context of infection?

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Objects contaminated with infectious material that contains the pathogens

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Which of the following is described as a way that the infectious agent can be transmitted to another reservoir or host where it can live? Options: Mode of transmission, Portal of entry, Susceptible host, Immune response

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Mode of transmission

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Who is considered a susceptible host in the chain of infection?

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A person likely to get an infection or disease

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Which aseptic-control method destroys pathogens but is not always effective against spores and viruses?

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Disinfection

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What are opportunistic infections?

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Infections that occur when the body's defenses are weak; unusual in individuals with intact immune systems