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What is the term for the site where pathogens can survive and may or may not multiply?
Reservoir
What is the term for the route of transmission by which the pathogen travels?
Mode of transmission
What is the term for the path through which the pathogen can enter the body?
Portal of entry
What is the term for the process of keeping disease-producing microorganisms at bay?
Asepsis
What is the term for infections people get while they are receiving care for another condition?
Healthcare-associated infections (HAI)
Test your knowledge of the chain of infection with this quiz! Identify the key components such as infectious agents, reservoirs, portals of exit, and modes of transmission. Sharpen your understanding of how pathogens spread and cause infectious diseases.
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