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Cycle for an Infection to occur |
1. Infectious Agent: A Pathogen 2. Reservoir: Where Pathogen Can Grow 3. Portal of exit: Exit route from reservoir 4. Mode or method of transmission 5. Portal of entry: Entrance through skin, mucous lining or mouth 6. Host: Another person or animal that is susceptible to pathogen |
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Characteristics of Bacteria |
Round, Oblong and Spiral |
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Spore |
A round body that is formed by the bacterium when conditions are unfavorable for growth of the bacterium |
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Measures to reduce reservoirs of infection |
Bathing, dressing changes, contaminated needles and sharps, bedside unit, bottled solutions, surgical wounds, drainage bottles and bags |
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Stages of an infectious Process |
1. Incubation period 2. Prodromal Stage 3. Acute Stage 4. Convalescence |
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Removal of PPE |
Gloves, Goggles, Gown, Mask |