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The Chain of Infection
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1.The various ways infection can be transmitted.
2. The ways the infection chain can be broken.
As healthcare professionals, it is important to understand two facts about infection:
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There are six links in the chain of infection: 1. Causative agent 2. Source or reservoir3. Portal of exit 4. Mode of transmission5. Portal of entry6. Susceptible host
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1st - The Infectious Agent
-Any disease-causing microorganism (pathogen)
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A small, living plant or animal not visible to the naked eye
Microorganism
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Pathogens vs. Nonpathogens
Nonpathogens are beneficial microorganisms that are found on and in the human bodyPathogens cause disease/infection
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Class I - Bacteria
• Multiply rapidly
• Classified by shape and arrangement
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Cocci
• Round or spherical in shape
• If Cocci occur in pairs they are diplococci
• If Cocci occur in chains they are streptococci
• If Cocci occur in clusters or groups they are staphylococci
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Cocci are the most common pus-producing microorganisms
Diplococci bacteria cause diseases such as Gonorrhea, Meningitis, & Pneumonia.
Streptococci bacteria cause diseases such as Strep throat and Rheumatic fever.
Cocci
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Can cause infections such as⬥Boils⬥Wound infections
⬥Toxic shock
Staphylococci
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Bacilli
• Rod shaped• Occur singly, in pairs, or in chains
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Many bacilli contain flagella, threadlike projections that are similar to tails and allow organisms to move
Bacilli have the ability to form spores, thick walled capsules. In the spore form, bacilli are extremely difficult to kill.
Bacilli
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Diseases caused by different types of bacilli include:
•Tuberculosis•Tetanus•Pertussis•Whooping cough•Botulism•Diphtheria•Typhoid
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one-celled animals often found in decayed materials and contaminated water.
Class II - Protozoa
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simple, plantlike organisms that live on dead organic matter.
Class III - Fungi
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Two common fungi forms:
•Yeasts•Molds
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Fungi cause diseases such as:
•Ringworm•Athlete’s foot•Histoplasmosis•Thrush
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Class IV - Rickettsiae (ri-ket-se-a) parasitic
microorganisms which means they cannot live outside the
cells of another living organism.
Commonly found infleas, lice, ticks, mites
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transmitted to humans by the bites of these insects (typhus fever, rocky mountain spotted fever).
Rickettsiae
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Class V - Viruses
• Difficult to kill because they are resistant to many disinfectants and antibiotics.
• Smallest microorganism• Cause diseases such as
⬥ Common cold⬥ Measles, Mumps⬥ Influenza⬥ Chicken pox⬥ Warts
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2nd - The Reservoir Host
-The organism in which the infectious microbes reside
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Hosts that do not show any outward signs or symptoms of a disease, but are still capable of transmitting the disease are known as carriers.
What are “Carrier Hosts?”
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3rd - The Portal of Exit
-Route of escape of the pathogen from the reservoir
Examples: respiratory secretions, blood exposure, breaks in skin
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4th - The Route of Transmission
Method by which the pathogen gets from the reservoir to the new host
•direct contact
•air
•insects
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5th - The Portal of Entry
• Route through which the pathogen enters its new host ⬥Respiratory System (inhalation) ⬥Gastrointestinal System (ingestion) ⬥Urinary & Reproductive Tracts (sexual contact) ⬥Breaks in Skin (Protective Barrier)
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6th - The Susceptible Host
• The organism that accepts the pathogen • The support of pathogen life and its
reproduction depend on the degree of the host’s resistance.
• Organisms with strong immune systems are better able to fend off pathogens.
• Organisms with weakened immune systems are more vulnerable to the support and reproduction of pathogens.
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How to interrupt the chain of infection:
1. Pathogen Identification: identify infectious agent and appropriate treatment
2. Asepsis and Hygiene: potential hosts and carriers must practice asepsis and maintain proper personal hygiene
3. Control Portals of Exit: Healthcare personnel must practice standard precautions (Control body secretions and wash hands according to protocol.)
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4. Prevent a Route of Transmission
Prevent direct or indirect contact by
1.Proper hand washing
2.Disinfection & sterilization techniques
3.Isolation of infected patients
4.Not working when contagious
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5. Protect Portal of Entry
Healthcare professionals must make sure that ports of entry are
not subjected to pathogens.
(nose, mouth, eyes, open wounds, etc.)
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6. Recognition of Susceptible Host
Healthcare professionals must recognize and protect high-risk patients. Cancer Patients •AIDS Patients
•Transplant Patients
•Infants
•Elderly Patients
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“Remember--breaking the chain of infection is the responsibility
of each healthcare professional.”