Modes of Pathogen Transmission and Reservoirs Quiz

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What is a reservoir in the context of pathogen transmission?

A site where pathogens only multiply after being transferred to a host

A site where pathogens can survive and multiply before being transferred to a host (correct)

A location where pathogens cannot survive and multiply

A place where pathogens are destroyed before being transferred to a host

Which of the following is NOT considered a living reservoir for pathogens?

Dust (correct)

Household pets

Human

Insects

What are the five principal modes of transmission of pathogens, as mentioned in the text?

Direct, Indirect, Vector, Biological, Mechanical

Contact, Droplet, Airborne, Vehicular, Vector (correct)

Airborne, Waterborne, Vector, Biological, Mechanical

Contact, Droplet, Airborne, Vehicular, Waterborne

What is the main route of transmission for sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis and herpes?

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How are microorganisms transmitted from an infected source to a susceptible host via contaminated objects?

Indirect contact Signup and view all the answers

What is the main route of transmission for infectious agents like scabies and nosocomial infections?

Direct contact Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between biological and mechanical transmission of pathogens?

Biological transmission involves the vector actively participating in the pathogen's life cycle while mechanical transmission involves contaminated vectors through physical contact Signup and view all the answers

In what manner do microorganisms transmit in fine spray from host to host via air?

Airborne Signup and view all the answers

How are microorganisms transmitted by contaminated items like food, water, and equipment?

Common vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What type of transmission occurs from host to host via air and takes place in the same room or over a short distance from the source directly to the new host?

Droplet Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a reservoir in the context of pathogen transmission?

A site where the pathogen can survive and multiply until it is transferred to a host Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a non-living reservoir for pathogens?

Air Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of transmission where the vector actively participates in the life cycle of the pathogen?

Biological transmission Signup and view all the answers

How do microorganisms transmit from an infected source to a susceptible host through mechanical means?

By becoming contaminated through mechanical contact with an infected source Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of transmission involves the transfer of microorganisms from an infected source to a susceptible host via contaminated objects?

Indirect contact transmission Signup and view all the answers

What type of transmission occurs when microorganisms are transmitted in a fine spray from one host to another via the air and may occur at a site remote in geography or time?

Airborne transmission Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mode of transmission for sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis, herpes, and HIV?

Direct contact transmission Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of transmission involves the transmission of microorganisms by contaminated items such as food, water, and equipment?

Common vehicle transmission Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the transmission of microorganisms from a mother to her child in utero or through breast milk?

Vertical transmission Signup and view all the answers

In which mode of transmission does direct person contact play a major role in spreading infectious agents in hospitals and other health care facilities?

Direct contact transmission Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Reservoirs of Pathogens

A reservoir is a living or non-living entity that harbors pathogens and allows them to multiply and maintain their infectivity.
Examples of living reservoirs include humans, animals, and insects.
Examples of non-living reservoirs include contaminated water, food, and objects.

Modes of Transmission

The five principal modes of transmission of pathogens are:
- Direct contact
- Indirect contact
- Airborne transmission
- Vector transmission
- Vehicle transmission

Direct Contact

Sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis, herpes, and HIV are primarily transmitted through direct contact.
Nosocomial infections and scabies are also transmitted through direct contact.

Indirect Contact

Microorganisms can be transmitted from an infected source to a susceptible host through contaminated objects.
This mode of transmission involves the transfer of microorganisms from an infected source to a susceptible host via contaminated objects.

Airborne Transmission

Microorganisms can be transmitted in a fine spray from one host to another via the air.
This type of transmission can occur at a site remote in geography or time.
Microorganisms can also be transmitted from host to host via air through close proximity, known as droplet transmission.

Vector Transmission

In vector transmission, the vector (such as an insect) actively participates in the life cycle of the pathogen.
Mechanical transmission involves the transmission of microorganisms from an infected source to a susceptible host through mechanical means.

Vehicle Transmission

Microorganisms can be transmitted by contaminated items such as food, water, and equipment.
This mode of transmission involves the transfer of microorganisms from an infected source to a susceptible host via contaminated items.

Vertical Transmission

Vertical transmission occurs when microorganisms are transmitted from a mother to her child in utero or through breast milk.

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Test your knowledge of the various living and non-living reservoirs where pathogens can survive and multiply, as well as the modes of transmission. Healthcare professionals must be familiar with the sources and pathways for the transfer of potential pathogens.