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1st link Agent |
Infectious microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi) |
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2nd link Reservoir host |
Infectious agent enters a person who is not resisted or immune |
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3rd link Portal of exit |
Method by which infectious agent leaves it's Reservoir host. |
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4th link Portal of entry |
Allows infectious agent access to susceptible host. Depending on pathogen could be airborne, droplets (coughing), contact, semen and vagina secretions. Common vehicle-spread of disease from common source ex water air syringe. Vector borne mosquitos ticks transmit disease between humans or animal to human |