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The Cycle of Infection.  Infections & Diseases classified as;  Endogenous  Exogenous  Nosocomial  Opportunistic.

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1 The Cycle of Infection

2  Infections & Diseases classified as;  Endogenous  Exogenous  Nosocomial  Opportunistic

3  Also classified as:  Aerobic  Anaerobic

4 Chain of Infection  Infection cycle is well defined:  Infective agent  Reservoir  Portal of exit  Means of transmission  Portal of entry  Susceptible host

5  The cycle can be blocked at any time;  Neutralize or destroy the agent  Reservoir maintain hygiene  Close portal of exit  Route is minimized  Portal of entry blocked  Health and wellness of host

6 Microorganisms & Disease  Fungi  Protozoa  Virus  Bacteria  Aerobic  Anaerobic  Cocci  Bacilla  Spirilla  Rickettsiae

7 Asepsis  Medical asepsis  Antiseptic  Disinfectant  Sterile  Surgical asepsis

8 Epidemiology  Epidemiologist  Endemic  Epidemic  Pandemic


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