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Chain of Infection- Strep Throat
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Portal of Exit
- It is usually transmitted by close contact with the saliva or nasal secretions from an infected individual. Typically in the form of airborne respiratory droplets.
Susceptible Host
- Children, infected person, and humans.
Chain of Infection- Strep Throat
Reservoirs
- A Streptococcus carriers and infected and sick individuals are the most common reservoirs of the bacteria.
- Children are the most commonly infected with the disease and are also common vectors.
Infectious Agent
- The cause of strep throat is bacteria known as Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A streptococcus. Streptococcal bacteria are highly contagious.
Means of Transmission
- Direct and indirect
Portal of Entry
- Opening in skin or in the mouth and stays in throat.
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