means of transmission
sexual intercourse is an example of what route of transmission?
direct: infected person to susceptible person.
how many stages are there in the course of an infectious disease?
5 stages
TRUE OR FALSE
at this time there is not a specific individual test to determine and diagnose bacterial sepsis.
TRUE
single celled microorganisms.
bacteria
handling a contaminated tissue paper is an example of what route of transmission?
indirect: contaminated substance to susceptible person.
what stage is this:
The infectious agent reproduces. The host displays no recognizable symptoms; however the infectious agent may exit the host at this time and infect others.
INCUBATION PERIOD
BODY TEMPERATURE
<100.4F
>96.8F
so small they can only be seen with a high powered electron microscope
viruses
sneezing, coughing and talking are examples of what route of transmission?
Droplet: spray of moist particles within a 3-foot radius of infected person.
what stage is this?
initial symptoms appear; they may be vague and nonspecific. Possible symptoms include mild fever, headache, and loss of usual energy.
PRODROMAL STAGE
HEART RATE
<90 beats/min
divided into two basic groups: yeast and mold
fungi
inhalation of microorganisms attached to dust particles would be an example of what route of transmission?
Airborne: suspension and transport on air currents beyond 3 feet.
what stage is this?
Symptoms become severe and specific to the affected tissue or organ. For example, tuberculosis is manifested by respiratory symptoms.
ACUTE STAGE
RESPIRATORY RATE
<20 BREATHS/MIN
resemble but are different from bacteria
rickettsiae
transfer from bites of mosquitos, bats, or ticks are examples of what route of transmission?
Vector: infected animal or insect to susceptible person.
name all stages in order
incubation period, prodromal stage, acute stage, convalescent stage, resolution stage.
WBC COUNT
<12,000
single celled organisms classified according to their motility
protozoans