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    The document outlines the key components of the epidemiological model used to describe how infectious diseases spread: an etiologic agent, a susceptible host, a method of transmission, a portal of entry, a reservoir, and sometimes a portal of exit. It also lists various ways to break the chain of infection transmission, such as cleaning infected surgical instruments, immunizing individuals, avoiding direct contact with infected persons or materials, and proper handwashing.

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    The document outlines the key components of the epidemiological model used to describe how infectious diseases spread: an etiologic agent, a susceptible host, a method of transmission, a portal of entry, a reservoir, and sometimes a portal of exit. It also lists various ways to break the chain of infection transmission, such as cleaning infected surgical instruments, immunizing individuals, avoiding direct contact with infected persons or materials, and proper handwashing.

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    Etiologic Agent

    Is the microorganism that


    is capable of producing
    infection

    Susceptible Host

    Break Chain: cleans infected


    surgical instruments
    Infectious materials is removed
    and destroyed

    Reservoir
    Place were microorganism
    resides

    A person who is
    susceptible to an infection
    Comprised hosts is a
    person with increased risk

    Break Chain:
    immunizations help
    prevent infection from
    spreading

    Break Chain: nurse avoid infecting


    disease by making sure skin is not
    punctured needle.
    Patient skin intact helps prevent
    infection
    Portal Entry
    Infectious agent
    enters body

    Break Chain: getting rid of


    standing water rids of
    mosquitos
    Properly refrigerate food
    Break Chain:
    bandage wounds
    Nurse wear mask

    Break Chain: wash hands. And


    dont make direct contact with
    infected

    Method of transmission
    Microorganism transfers to another
    host
    Direct transmission- involves
    direct contact
    Indirect transmissionintermediate means that
    carries the infectious agent

    Portal Exit
    The way the microorganism
    leaves the reservoir

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