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Chain of Infection: Influenza
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Chain of Infection
Alessandra Lerma
Influenza
Infectious Agent
The infectious agent in this case would be the flu. In order to break the chain at this point, one needs to diagnose and treat the individual for the virus.
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Reservoir
The reservoir would be humans. In order to break the chain of infection, regular cleansing needs to be done. An example of that would be disinfection, sanitation, and sterilization.
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Portal of Exit
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Whenever someone coughs or sneezes, that is giving the virus a way of exiting the body and traveling to new host. The chain of infection can be broken by practicing proper hygiene, using PPE, and practicing proper respiratory etiquette, such as coughing/sneezing into your elbow.
Mode of Transportation
The flu can be transported through droplets from sneezing, coughing, or talking. The chain can be broken through regular hand washing, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization practices, as well as using PPE.
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Portal of Entry
The microbe can enter a host through contact with the nose, mouth, and eyes. Regular hand washing can help prevent this pathogen from entering the body.
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Susceptible Host
A susceptible host would be someone who lacks immunity due to age, medication, or general health issues. The chain can be broken here through immunization.
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The end?
Then the process starts all over again. That's why it is important to try your hardest to break the chain. REMEMBER TO WASH YOUR HANDS