Question

match the following terms that are related to the infectious process.
sites such as blood, mucus membranes, respiratory tract, genitourinary tract, and gastrointestinal tract

1. pathogen

infectious agent

1. portal of exit

illnesses such as meningitis or pneumonia

1. route of transmission

individuals degree of resistance to pathogens

1. susceptibility

unwashed hands of a healthcare worker

1. reservoir

a place where a pathogen survives

1. infectious disease

Explanation:

• Portal of exit: Sites like blood, mucus membranes, etc., are where pathogens exit the body.
• Pathogen: An infectious agent.
• Infectious Disease: Illnesses such as meningitis or pneumonia.
• Susceptibility: An individual's degree of resistance to pathogens.
• Route of Transmission: Unwashed hands of a healthcare worker can be a means of transmission.
• Reservoir: A place where a pathogen survives.

Answer:

1. Infectious Agent - 1. Pathogen
2. Sites such as blood, mucus membranes, respiratory tract, genitourinary tract, and gastrointestinal tract - 2. Portal of exit
3. Illnesses such as meningitis or pneumonia - 6. Infectious Disease
4. Individual's degree of resistance to pathogens - 4. Susceptibility
5. Unwashed hands of a healthcare worker - 3. Route of Transmission
6. A place where a pathogen survives - 5. Reservoir