Common Infection Sources: Prevention & Risks
Infection transmission routes and prevention:
| Source | Examples | Prevention |
|---|---|---|
| Person-to-person | Respiratory droplets, direct contact, sexual | Hand hygiene, masks, vaccination, safe sex |
| Food/Water | Salmonella, E. coli, norovirus, cholera | Safe food prep, clean water, pasteurization |
| Soil | Tetanus (Clostridium), anthrax, melioidosis | Vaccination, wound care, protective gear |
| Airborne | TB, measles, chickenpox, COVID-19 | Ventilation, N95, UVGI, vaccination |
| Medical Devices | Catheter-associated UTI, CLABSI, VAP | Aseptic insertion, bundles, minimal duration |
| Animals (Zoonoses) | Rabies, salmonella, toxoplasmosis, Lyme | Pet hygiene, vector control, cooking |
| Vectors | Mosquitoes (malaria, dengue), ticks (Lyme) | Repellents, nets, environmental control |