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  1. Jul 22, 2022 · In zoonotic diseases, animals act as reservoirs of human disease and transmit the infectious agent to humans through direct or indirect contact. In some cases, the disease also affects the animal, but in other cases the animal is asymptomatic.

  2. Dec 24, 2022 · Disease Reservoirs. A natural reservoir refers to the long-term host of the pathogen of an infectious disease. It is often the case that hosts do not get the disease carried by the pathogen or it is carried as a subclinical infection and so remains asymptomatic and non-lethal.

  3. Dec 7, 2023 · A crucial part of the chain of infection is the presence of reservoirs, which are the locations where infectious agents, such as bacteria or viruses, thrive and multiply. These reservoirs act as a constant source of infection, allowing the chain to continue.

  4. The chain of infection, also referred to as the chain of transmission, describes how an infection spreads based on these six links of transmission: Infectious Agent. Reservoirs. Portal of Exit. Modes of Transmission. Portal of Entry. Susceptible Host.

  5. Dec 7, 2023 · 1. Transmission through Direct Contact. Direct contact is one of the primary modes of infection spread. This occurs when an infected individual comes into physical contact with a non-infected person, allowing the transfer of pathogens.

  6. Apr 19, 2012 · Confusing, conflicting, and often incomplete concepts of what constitutes a disease reservoir result. We propose a conceptual framework for defining and identifying reservoirs and discuss the practical value of different approaches that may be used to identify reservoirs in the field.

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  8. Feb 14, 2017 · Reservoir: An animal, plant or environment in which a disease can persist for long periods of time. For example, some bats serve as a reservoir for rabies and can spread...

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