chain of infection notes

Infection

A condition in which cells of the body are invaded by pathogenic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and peritoza

Normal flora

Abundant source of bacteria in our bodies that we are dependent of for normal functioning

Virvlent

A strain of bacteria that can cause illness and require medical attention

Virus

Reproduce with the cell and are released from the cell, often destroying the cell in the process

Example of virus

RSV

Reservoirs

Place for the microorganisms to live grow and reproduce

Portals of exit

Modes of transport – how the Infectious agents leave the reservoirs

Eg. reservoirs

Blood, bodily secretions, excretions, and skin

Portals of entry

Mucus membrane, respiratory, reproductive tract, digestive, broken skin