Spread of disease and prevention Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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Convalescing animals
A
Had the disease and recovered but shed the microorganisms into the environment
2
Q
Incubation period
A
Delay between the pathogen entering the host and the clinical signs
3
Q
Horizontal transmission
A
Microorganism passes between individuals of the same generation
4
Q
Vertical transmission
A
Microorganism passes between mother and offspring
5
Q
Fomite
A
Inanimate object which can spread microorganisms
6
Q
Vector
A
Living organism that can spread disease
7
Q
Nosocomial
A
Infection originating from hospital
8
Q
Endemic
A
Disease present at a normal level in the country
9
Q
Epidemic
A
Increase in disease in a certain area
10
Q
Pandemic
A
Disease spread across countries
