Across
- 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
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- 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