Infection 0.0 / 5 ? NursingAnatomy and PhysiologyUniversityAll boards Created by: CaraMcCaffCreated on: 19-03-24 19:59 Chain of Infection Germs AGENT Example: - Bacteria - Viruses - Parasites 1 of 6 Where does Germs come live? ( Reservoir) Examples: People Animals/ Pets Wild animals Food Soil Water 2 of 6 How do germs get out (Portal of exit) Examples: Mouth ( vomit, saliva) Cuts in the skin (blood) During diapering and toileting (stool) 3 of 6 Germs get around (Mode of transmission) Examples: Contact ( hands, toys, sand) Droplets (when you speak, sneeze or cough) 4 of 6 How germs get in (Portal of entry) Examples: Mouth Cuts in the skin Eyes 5 of 6 Next sick person (Susceptible host) Examples: Babies Children Elderly people with weakened immune system Unimmunized people Anyone 6 of 6
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