Identify each component of the chain of infection and give 1 function for each component that a healthcare professional can use to possible interrupt the cycle of infection.
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Infectious Agent Susceptible Host Reservoir Chain of Infection Portal of Entry Portal of Exit Mode of Transmission
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Real-World Application: Chain of Infection Before someone shows signs and symptoms of an infection, a process involving certain signs must occur. This process is called the chain of infection. This activity will highlight the steps in the chain of infection and provide you with an understanding of how the process works. In the missing blanks, complete the chain of infection. Infectious Agent: An infectious agent is any microorganism that has the ability to cause disease. These agents are able to cause disease because they are invasive and pathogenic. List a few microorganisms that are considered infectious agents and fall into the following categories: Bacteria Protista Protozoa Viruses Fungi
Instructions: Identify at least two ways or means on how an individual can prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus at each phase of the chain of infection process and write them down on the spaces provided. Micro-organisms capable of causing disease or illness Infectious Agents - Bacteria - Fungi - Parasites - Prions Place in which infectious agents live, grow and reproduce Reservoirs - People - Water - Food Ways in which infectious agent leaves the reservoir Portals of Exit - Blood - Secretions - Excretions - Skin Ways in which the infectious agent is spread from the reservoir to the susceptible host Modes of Transmission - Physical Contact - Droplets - Airborne Ways in which the infectious agent enters the susceptible host Portals of Entry - Mucous Membrane - Respiratory System - Digestive System - Broken Skin Individuals may have traits that affect their susceptibility and severity of disease Susceptible Host - Immune Deficiency - Diabetes - Burns - Surgery - Age Chain of Infection
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