A contagious disease, one that can be passed from person to person INFECTIOUS DISEASE A contagious disease, one that can be passed from person to person
Chain of Infection Bacteria Protozoa Virus Fungi Worms Prions Anyone who has little resistance to the pathogen Animal Human Plant Pathogen at risk Host Indirect -droplet, animal or insect bites, toothbrush, food or water body opening body opening Eyes, ears, nose, mouth, anus, vagina, urethra, penis, digestive system, break in the skin Eyes, ears, nose, mouth, anus, vagina, urethra, penis, digestive system, break in the skin CONTACT Direct - body fluids, saliva, blood mucus, semen, vaginal fluid
Bacteria - kill with antibiotics BREAKING THE LINKS AGENT HOST Bacteria - kill with antibiotics Isolate (stay home and rest) SUSCEPTIBLE HOST Vaccines, low stress lifestyle, healthy diet, proper sleep, exercise, wash your hands
METHOD OF TRANSMISSION PLACE OF ENTRY PLACE OF EXIT Band-aid condom WASH YOUR HANDS COVER OPENING mouth, penis, wound, etc. METHOD OF TRANSMISSION Don’t share personal items, body fluids, food or drinks http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2127141329003979855&hl=en