Process of Infection
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- Created on: 19-03-23 13:26
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- Process of Infection
- 1.Colonization
- Transmitted via direct contact
- Vectors,bites/stings
- Indirect Exposure ie, faecal oral transmission through food/water.
- Vectors,bites/stings
- Transmitted via direct contact
- 2.Invasion
- Infectious agent invades surrounding tissues/other sites
- Developed mechanisms to penetrate tissues & avoid host’s nonspecific and specific defences.
- Infectious agent invades surrounding tissues/other sites
- 3.Multiplication
- Warm, nutrient filled host environment
- 4.Spread
- Produce localized infections without spread to other regions of the body.
- If host has intact immune system- microorganisms remains localized. Or if immune system/ inflammatory system compromise - infection may spread rapidly.
- Produce localized infections without spread to other regions of the body.
- 1.Colonization
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