Three things are necessary for an infection to occur: Source: Places where infectious agents (germs) live (e.g., sinks, surfaces, human skin)
Susceptible Person with a way for germs to enter the body
.
Transmission
: a way germs are moved to the susceptible persont.
What are four ways that infection can be spread?
- Spread through the air by droplets.
- Spread through the air by aerosol.
- Spread through faeces and then the mouth (faecal-oral spread)
- Spread by skin or mucous membrane contact.
- Spread through blood or other body fluids.
- Other ways of describing how infectious diseases are spread.
What are the conditions where infections spread?
Some infections are spread directly when
skin or mucous membrane
(the thin lining of parts of the body such as nose, mouth, genitals) comes into contact with the skin or mucous membrane of an infected person. Infections may be spread indirectly when the skin comes in contact with a contaminated object.
What 3 components are needed to spread infection?
Transmission of infectious agents within a healthcare setting requires three elements:
a source (or reservoir) of infectious agents, a susceptible host with a portal of entry receptive to the agent, and a mode of transmission for the agent.
What are the five ways infection can be spread?
- Physical contact. Infections, especially skin contagions, are spread by direct physical contact. …
- Droplet spreading. Colds, strep throat etc. …
- Contaminated items. …
- Bowel movements. …
- Exposure to blood.
How can we stop diseases from spreading?
- Immunise against infectious diseases.
- Wash and dry your hands regularly and well.
- Stay at home if you are sick.
- Cover coughs and sneezes.
- Clean surfaces regularly.
- Ventilate your home.
- Prepare food safely.
- Practise safe sex.
What are 5 diseases caused by bacteria?
Other serious bacterial diseases include
cholera, diphtheria, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, Lyme disease, gonorrhea, and syphilis
.
What diseases can be transmitted through saliva?
- Rhinovirus (colds)
- Flu virus.
- Epstein-Barr virus (mononucleosis, or mono)
- Type 1 herpes (cold sores)
- Strep bacteria.
- Hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
- Cytomegalovirus (a risk for babies in the womb)
What is the most effective way to prevent infection?
Proper hand washing
is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infections in hospitals. If you are a patient, don’t be afraid to remind friends, family and health care providers to wash their hands before getting close to you.
What are 3 ways to reduce possible spread of infection?
- Don’t share personal items. …
- Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. …
- Get vaccinated. …
- Practice safe sex. …
- Don’t pick your nose (or your mouth or eyes either). …
- Exercise caution with animals. …
- Watch the news.
What is the main route to spread infection?
The transmission of microorganisms can be divided into the following five main routes:
direct contact, fomites, aerosol (airborne), oral (ingestion), and vectorborne
. Some microorganisms can be transmitted by more than one route.
How do you know if your body is fighting an infection?
- cough.
- pain in your chest.
- fever.
- sweating or chills.
- shortness of breath.
- feeling tired or fatigued.
What are the stages of infection?
For bacteria to successfully cause disease they must pass through several
stages of infection
: colonisation, invasion, proliferation and transmission. Whilst in the body, bacteria must also evade constant attack from the immune system.
How can bacterial infections be prevented?
Prevent infections. You can prevent infections through simple tactics, such as
washing your hands regularly
, avoiding close contact with people who are sick, cleaning surfaces that are touched often, avoiding contaminated food and water, getting vaccinations, and taking appropriate medications. Hand-washing.
How can we prevent germs from spreading at home?
- Wash your hands before eating, or touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Wash your hands after touching anyone who is sneezing, coughing or blowing their nose.
- Don’t share things like towels, lipstick, toys, or anything else that might be contaminated with respiratory germs.
How long can a single pair of gloves be worn?
Bacteria and viruses can grow to dangerous levels if allowed. If your gloves haven’t become torn or dirty, the FDA recommends washing hands and putting on new gloves after
4 hours
of continuous use. After 4 hours, pathogens could spread and contaminate the food you are working on.
