Infection Control For Dental Assisting Study Guide - 2023

This study source was downloaded by 100000865965430 from CourseHero.com on 06-24-2023 03:37:09 GMT -05:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/205465312/Infection-Control-for-Dental-Assisting-study-guidepdf/ Infection Control for Dental Assisting study guide What are the main causes of disease? - Germs What happens when germs multiply? - Germs become diseases The chain of infection contains four links: - 1.) Virluence 2.) Number of microogranisms 3.) Susceptible host 4.) Portal of Entry What is the virluence of an organism? - It's strength or ability to cause disease Number of Microorganisms - Describes the amount of pathogens present What is a susceptible host? - Someone who has a compromised immune system What is the portal of entry? - The way in thich an infection enters the body What is an infectious disease? - A disease that is contagious an can be transmitted from host to host via the chain of infection. Direct Transmission - This route of transmission occurs when there is direct contact with infected blood, saliva, or OPIMs What does OPIM stand for? - Other Potentially Infectious Materials Indirect Transmission - This route of transmission occurs when the dental healthcare professional come in contact with a contaminated surface without the protection of PPE. PPE - Personal Protective Equipment Airborne Transmission -