Name all of the links in the chain of infection
a. Infectious patient, inadequate supply of gloves and a staff member wearing false nails.
b. Reservoir, portal of exit, susceptible host, infectious agent, mode of transmission.
c. Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, transmission, portal of entry and susceptible host
d. Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, portal of entry and susceptible host.
ANS: C
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