Infection Control and Pathogens

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Direct Transmission

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The direct spread of pathogens from one person to another.

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Indirect Transmission

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The spread of pathogens through a medium, such as air or surfaces.

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Efficacy

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The ability to produce a desired or intended result.

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Infection Control

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The process of preventing the spread of infection through hygiene and sanitation measures.

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Infection

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The invasion and multiplication of pathogens in the body.

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Infectious Disease

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A disease caused by pathogens that can be spread from one person to another.

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Communicable

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An illness that can spread from one person to another through direct or indirect contact.

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Contagious Disease

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A disease that is easily spread from one person to another.

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Disease

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A harmful condition that occurs when the body cannot function normally, often due to the presence of pathogens.

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Asymptomatic

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Showing no symptoms of disease.