Infectious Agent: microorganism

that is capable of making an infection.

(Clean equipment, disposing of
equipment correctly)

Portal of Entry: this is the place

Reservoir Host: The place where the

where the infectious agent enters the

body.

microorganism lives. It can be a food or

water source or it can be from a human
source such as feces and respiratory
secretions.

(Preventing needle sticks, protecting skin

to prevent infection)

(Not leaving water out to reduce

mosquito population, using a refrigerator
properly)

Chain of Infection
Route of Transmission: This is

Portal of Exit: in order for an

where the microorganisms travels to

another host. Direct transmission involves
direct contact between the infectious
person and the susceptible host.

infectious agent to establish an infection

the microorganism must leave the
reservoir.

(Wash hands, use hand sanitizer)

(Bandaging wounds, wearing a mask)

Susceptible Host: This is a person

who is susceptible to an infection.
(Immunization shot, already overcame
disease.)