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Link Description of Link COVID-19 Example for Link COVID-19 Prevention Strategy for Link Pathogen EX: Disease causing agent COVID-19 novel coronavirus Disinfectants Reservoir         Portal of Exit         Means of Transmission       Portal of Entry         New Host

Link Description of Link COVID-19 Example for Link COVID-19 Prevention Strategy for Link Pathogen EX: Disease causing agent COVID-19 novel coronavirus Disinfectants Reservoir         Portal of Exit         Means of Transmission       Portal of Entry         New Host

Phlebotomy Essentials
Phlebotomy Essentials
6th Edition
ISBN:9781451194524
Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting
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COVID-19

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COVID-19 Prevention Strategy for Link

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Disease causing agent

COVID-19 novel coronavirus

Disinfectants

Reservoir

 

 

 

 

Portal of Exit

 

 

 

 

Means of Transmission

 

 

 

Portal of Entry

 

 

 

 

New Host

 

 

 

 

 

**Chain of Infection** The diagram illustrates the "Chain of Infection," which consists of six interconnected stages: 1. **Pathogen** 2. **Reservoir** 3. **Portal of Exit** 4. **Means of Transmission** 5. **Portal of Entry** 6. **New Host** **Ways to Break the Chain of Infection** Each stage of the chain can be disrupted through specific interventions to prevent the spread of infections: - **Pathogen Stage** - Pasteurization of milk - Chlorination of drinking water - Disinfectants - **Reservoir Stage** - Medical treatment and testing - Insect and rodent eradication - Quarantine - **Portal of Exit Stage** - Condoms - Masks - Covering mouth while coughing - **Means of Transmission Stage** - Hand washing - Avoiding infected individuals - Sexual abstinence or safer sex - Sanitary practices - **Portal of Entry Stage** - Condoms - Masks - Insect repellent - **New Host Stage** - Immunization - Health promotion - Medical treatment By implementing these measures, individuals and communities can effectively disrupt the chain of infection and reduce the spread of diseases.
Transcribed Image Text:**Chain of Infection** The diagram illustrates the "Chain of Infection," which consists of six interconnected stages: 1. **Pathogen** 2. **Reservoir** 3. **Portal of Exit** 4. **Means of Transmission** 5. **Portal of Entry** 6. **New Host** **Ways to Break the Chain of Infection** Each stage of the chain can be disrupted through specific interventions to prevent the spread of infections: - **Pathogen Stage** - Pasteurization of milk - Chlorination of drinking water - Disinfectants - **Reservoir Stage** - Medical treatment and testing - Insect and rodent eradication - Quarantine - **Portal of Exit Stage** - Condoms - Masks - Covering mouth while coughing - **Means of Transmission Stage** - Hand washing - Avoiding infected individuals - Sexual abstinence or safer sex - Sanitary practices - **Portal of Entry Stage** - Condoms - Masks - Insect repellent - **New Host Stage** - Immunization - Health promotion - Medical treatment By implementing these measures, individuals and communities can effectively disrupt the chain of infection and reduce the spread of diseases.
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