Question

different people may experience different symptoms from the same viral infection.
true
false
question 8 (2.5 points)
objects such as instruments and dressings that become contaminated with an infectious agent are called ______.
fomites
virulence
pathogens
reservoir
question 9 (2.5 points)
which of the following is an example of an agent in the chain of infection?
handwashing
a virus
a contaminated pillowcase
proper nutrition
question 10 (2.5 points)

Explanation:

Question (First True/False):

Individual responses to viral infections vary due to factors like immune system strength, genetic differences, and overall health. So different people can have different symptoms from the same viral infection.

• "Fomites" are inanimate objects that carry infectious agents.
• "Virulence" is the disease - causing power of a pathogen.
• "Pathogens" are the infectious agents themselves.
• "Reservoir" is a place where pathogens live and multiply. So objects like instruments and dressings contaminated with infectious agents are fomites.

In the chain of infection, the "agent" is the infectious microorganism. A virus is an infectious agent. Handwashing is a preventive measure, a contaminated pillowcase is a fomite, and proper nutrition is a factor affecting immunity, not an agent.

Answer:

True

Question 8: