Chain of Infection: Reservoir

What is a reservoir?

A place where a pathogen lives, grows, and reproduces.

What are examples of reservoirs?

Humans, animals, insects, surfaces, objects, soil, and water.

What is a symptomatic infection?

An infection with visible signs and symptoms.

What is an asymptomatic infection?

An infection without visible symptoms that can still spread disease.

What is a zoonotic disease?

A disease naturally transmitted from animals to humans.

What diseases may spread from insects or animals?

Lyme disease, rabies, and salmonella.

What environmental reservoir can contain Clostridium tetani?

Soil.

What disease is caused by Legionella pneumophila?

Legionnaire’s disease.