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Which element of the chain of infection is defined as the pathogen that causes the infectious disease?
Which element of the chain of infection is defined as the pathogen that causes the infectious disease?
- Reservoir
- Portal of exit
- Mode of transmission
- Infectious agent (correct)
What is the mode of transmission defined as in the context of the chain of infection?
What is the mode of transmission defined as in the context of the chain of infection?
- Pathway for pathogen to spread (correct)
- Portal of exit from the reservoir
- Susceptible host
- Reservoir for microorganisms
Which is an example of direct transmission according to the text?
Which is an example of direct transmission according to the text?
- Indirect contact with contaminated surface
- Parenteral transmission
- Airborne transmission
- Person to person contact (correct)
What is a reservoir in the context of the chain of infection?
What is a reservoir in the context of the chain of infection?
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