Chapter 5

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Across
  1. 2. Method of transfer of an infectious agent from the reservoir to a susceptible host.
  2. 5. Something that sis put inside the body but not by swallowing.
  3. 6. A process that occurs when microorganisms live on or in a host, but do not cause damage.
  4. 8. The act of washing ones hands with soap and water or using an alcohol based hand rub.
  5. 11. Person or animal that lacks the ability to resist an infection by an infectious agent.
  6. 13. The path used by an infectious agent to enter a susceptible host.
Down
  1. 1. Place where an infectious agent can survive.
  2. 3. Microorganism that causes an infectious disease.
  3. 4. Process or ability to kill or control the growth of living organisms.
  4. 7. The absence of microorganisms that cause disease.
  5. 9. A person who is infected with an infectious disease but displays no symptoms.
  6. 10. An inanimate object that can transmit bacteria.
  7. 12. Path by which an infectious agent leaves the reservoir.