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Sterile Processing
Term | Definition |
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What is the chain of infection? Please explain. | What is the chain of infection? Please explain. |
1. Causative agent- | microorganism that causes infection |
2. Reservoir of the agent- | where infectious agent stays |
3. Portal of Exit- | where infectious agent leaves |
4. Mode of transmission- | method of transfer from reservoir to a susceptible host |
5. Portal of Entry- | path used to enter susceptible host |
6. Susceptible Host- | Person fighting off infection |