New Jersey Infection Control For Dental Professionals

ELEMENT II: MECHANISMS OF TRANSMISSION OF PATHOGENIC ORGANISMS

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Chain of InfectionInfectious agent or Pathogen: A biological, physical, or chemical agent capable of causing disease.Biological agents may beReservoir: Place in which an infectious agent can survive, grow but may or may not multiply or cause disease. Includes humans, animals, insects and environmental surfaces.Portal of exit: The path by which an infectious agent leaves the...

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