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PATHOGEN MODES OF TRANSMISSION.

Authors :
Werner, Ruth
Source :
Massage & Bodywork; Jul/Aug2024, Vol. 39 Issue 4, p66-69, 3p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article focuses on essential vocabulary related to infection control in workspaces, covering terms like reservoirs, hosts, fomites, vectors, and portals of entry. It explains how understanding these terms is crucial for maintaining a clean environment and preventing the transmission of pathogens, emphasizing their relevance in various contexts from mosquitoes carrying dengue virus to poorly cleaned surfaces harboring fungi.

Subjects

Subjects :
CROSS infection prevention
PREVENTION of infectious disease transmission
INFECTION control
DISEASE vectors
HAND washing
STERILIZATION (Disinfection)
PATIENT-professional relations
INFECTIOUS disease transmission
MASSAGE therapy
MASSAGE therapists

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15448827
Volume :
39
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Massage & Bodywork
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
178225042

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