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Infection
pathogenesis
Pathogen
microbials
HOST
INFECTIOUS PROCESS
1. CONTAMINATION
2. INTERACTION
3. COLONIZATION
4. INVATION
5. INFECTION
6. TRANSMISSION
7. CARRIER
1. CONTAMINATION
Transient flora
Microorganisms that are present at area of
the host body for temporarily
True Pathogen
An organism that can cause infection in
individuals with normal host defences (healthy
immune-competent)
Ex : Microbacterium tuberculosa
2. INTERACTION
Tissue-Degrading Enzymes
Many bacteria produce substances that are cytolysins—ie, they dissolve
red blood cells (hemolysins) or kill tissue cells or leukocytes
(leukocidins).
6. TRANSMISSION
Transmit → Transmission :
a passage or transfer ( as of a disease) from
one individual to another
Airborne transmission
Human to human, No Direct Contact
Airborne Diseases :
Tuberculosis, Pneumonia
Food and water transmission
Human to human, No Direct Contact
Gonorrhoea
Syphilis
RABIES
Komodo Saliva
Animal Vector
• Non human to human, Insects, Arthropods
AVIAN FLU
Soil Source
Non Human to human
Tetanus
Water source
• Non human to human
Leptospirosis
On an object/surface
Non human to human