Outbreak Flashcards
1
Q
What is a healthcare associated infection (HAI)
A
An infection you might catch in a healthcare setting, hospital, carehome, doctor surgerie, health centres,
2
Q
Describe some of the most common types of (HAI)
A
- UTI (22.6%)
- Surgical site infection (18.6%)
- Respiratory tract infection (17.5%)
- ## Bloodstream infection (10.8%)
3
Q
What is an outbreak?
A
- An outbreak of an infection is defined as 2 or more cases of an infection linked in time and place
4
Q
Give examples of infectious agents?
A
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Virus
- Prion
5
Q
Give examples of Reservoir’s?
A
- Humans
- Equipment
- Enviroment
- Food
- Animals
6
Q
Give examples of Portals of exit?
A
- Blood and body fluids
- Skin scales/wounds
- Coughing and sneezing
7
Q
Give examples of modes of transmission?
A
- Direct or indirect inhalation
- Inhalation
- Ingestion of contaminated foodstuff
8
Q
Give examples of portals of entry?
A
- Skin/surgical wounds
- Eyes and mouth
- Respiratory tract
- Intestinal tract
