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KDA-Infection Conrtrol-Chain of Infection
CHAIN OF INFECTION | MEANING |
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Reservoir Host | infected by pathogen, serves as a source of transfer to pathogen. |
Means Of Exit | from the reservoir host include the mouth, nose, throat, ears, eyes, intestinal tract, urninary tract, reproductive tract, and open wounds |
Means Of Transmission | From one person to another. Direct contact with an infected person or discharge. |
Means Of Entry | Into the host include the mouth, nose, throat, ears, intestinal tract, urninary traact, reproductive, and open wounds and breaks in the skin |
Susceptible Host | One capable of being infected by the pathogen. The resistance or ability to fight off disease of the host is low. Poor health, poor hygiene, and poor nutrition. |