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What is the concept of asepsis?
What is the concept of asepsis?
- Necessary for normal body functions
- Freedom from infection or prevention of contact with microbes (correct)
- The multiplication of microorganisms in the body
- The transfer of new infections
What is the definition of infection?
What is the definition of infection?
- Transfer of new infections
- Lodgment & multiplication of microorganism in the body (correct)
- Necessary for normal body functions
- Freedom from infection or prevention of contact with microbes
What is the chain of infection composed of?
What is the chain of infection composed of?
- Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of entry, susceptible host, mode of transmission, portal of exit (correct)
- Inflammation, exudation, proliferation, repair, resolution
- Incubation period, prodromal stage, acute stage, convalescent stage, resolution phase
- Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, protozoa, helminths
What does asepsis aim to achieve?
What does asepsis aim to achieve?
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What is cross infection?
What is cross infection?
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