unit 12 A Diseases and Infections BTEC applied science.

A common vehicle for the transmission of microbes is _____. - Water An example of transmission by direct contact is _____. - Sexual contact An example of transmission by indirect contact is _____. - Sneezing Bacteria that grom in pairs - Diplococci Bacteria that grow as clusters - Staphylococci Bioterrorism is: Not a concern in the United States The use of chemicals to cause illness The use of biological agents for terrorist purposes Easily detected and treated - The use of biological agents for terrorist purposes Complete the chain of infection by naming the parts missing from the following figure (Circle): a. -> Causative agent -> d. -> c. -> b. -> Portal of entry - a. Susceptible host d. Reservoir c. Portal of exit b. Method of transmission Hantavirus is spread by: Rodent excretions Indirect contact with fomites Contact with an infected person Inhalation of droplets from an infected patient - Rodent excretions Hepatitis B