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4 Points: In your own words, define and describe each of the six links in the chain, 4 Points: Give one example of each link 4 Points: Cite your references to support your postings with examples from the information in this unit. 8 Points: Return to the discussion on a different day to reply to another person's post.
4. Describe the chain of infection The chain of infection describes how disease is transmitted from one human being to another (Fig. 6-2). There are six links in the chain of infection: . Link 1: Causative agent • Link 2: Reservoir Link 3: Portal of exit Link 4: Mode of transmission Link 5: Portal of entry Link 6: Susceptible host 1. Causative Agent 6. Susceptible Host 2. Reservoir 5. Portal of Entry 3. Portal of Exit 4. Mode of Transmission Fig. 6-2. The chain of infection.