Infection and Control

Infections can be spread in many ways. How can infections spread?

What are the 4 main types of pathogens?

What is the difference between bacteria and a virus infections?

What is the meaning of cross infection?

Describe an infection

A type of infection which affects one specific part of the body

When harmful pathogens multiply ON or IN on a person but does not harm

What poor practice can lead to the spread of infection? Tick 2

• Covering the nose and mouth

• not wearing the correct PPE

• Cleaning the surrounding areas

• not storing food and equipment correctly

Identify two ways in which infections can be transmitted. Tick 2

• Through soil and water

• Through contact with a healthy person

• Through contact with a person's blood and saliva

• Through being bitten by a fly

What does this mean.......Cleaning to a high standard, which removes harmful pathogens.