Chain of Infection [cesta šíření infekce]

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Definition

A sequence of infection transmission from infectious agent leaving DISEASE RESERVOIR or host through a portal of exit, conveyed by some mode of transmission, and entering through a portal of entry to infect a susceptible host.

DUI
D000086003 MeSH Browser
CUI
M000731654
Previous indexing
Epidemiology (2002-2020)
History note
2021
Public note
2021

Allowable subheadings

PC
prevention & control
VE
veterinary