PATHOLOGY MCQ
INFECTION
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Question
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Identify the part(s) of the chain of infection that has been eliminated by the following actions:pathogen leaving the body through sexual secretions
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portal of exit
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portal of entry
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mode of transmission
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Portals of exit is the means by which a pathogen exits from a reservoir. For a human reservoir, the portal of exit can include blood, respiratory secretions, and anything exiting from the gastrointestinal or urinary tracts.
Detailed explanation-2: -Portal of exit is the path by which a pathogen leaves its host. The portal of exit usually corresponds to the site where the pathogen is localized.
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