Infection Control Terminology

5. contact transmission occurs when infectious agents are spread through physical contact between an infected animal or person and a susceptible host
6. any source of potential harm or adverse health effect on animals or humans, such as exposure to pathogens
9. is the practice of keeping animals that may have been exposed to infectious diseases and are not yet showing disease separate from others to monitor for signs of illness
10. disease is caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi that can spread between animals or from animals to humans
12. a microorganism, such as a virus or bacterium, that can cause disease in animals or humans
13. the duration a disinfectant must remain wet on a surface to effectively kill or inactivate microorganisms
15. Diseases that can be spread through direct or indirect contact with an infected person or animal

1. refers to diseases that can be transmitted from animals to human
2. involves measures taken to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious diseases within animal, people populations and the environment
3. an organism, often an insect like a mosquito or tick, that transmits pathogens from one host to another
4. any inanimate object or material, such as clothes, utensils, or furniture, that can carry and transmit infectious agents like bacteria, viruses, or fungi, thereby facilitating the spread of disease
7. transmission involves the spread of infectious agents through tiny droplets or particles that remain suspended in the air and can be inhaled by others
8. contact transmission happens when pathogens are transferred via contaminated objects or surfaces, such as equipment or bedding
11. Any biological, chemical, or physical substance that can be harmful if added to air, water, soil or food
14. involves separating sick animals from healthy ones to prevent the spread of infectious diseases