CHAIN OF INFECTION
what is it called when it leaves the reservoir
portal of exit
What is pediculosis capitis?
Head Lice
Is a stethoscope a fomite?
Yes if it is not kept clean
What is another name for the parasite called scabies
mite
True or false, Bed bugs are smaller than a sesame seed
true
moves from one place or person to another is?
mode of transmission
What is pediculosis pubis?
Pubic Lice
are lice and beg bugs related?
No
direct and indirect contact
Which US state has the most bed bugs?
New York
what is a causative agent
pathogen that causes disease
What is Pediculois Corporis?
Body lice
where a pathogen can live and reproduce
What PPE do you wear when in contact with scabies?
gown and gloves
What time are bed bugs usually seen?
At night
when pathogen enters another person or host
portal of entry
Lice live for about ____ days
40
Is scabies due to poor hygiene?
No
True or False, you can see scabies with out a microscope
false
where can bed bugs live?
Animal, hotels, your house, movie theaters, hospitals, ect
What is a susceptible host?
person who can't fight infection
Female lice lay around ____ eggs while they are alive
200
What is the life span of bed bugs?
4 months to 1 year
How long can scabies last wrapped in a plastic bag?
14 days
What should you do if you get bed bugs?
exterminator, seal all items in a bag and expose bag to very hot or cold temps