Describe a chain of infection for MRSA including pathogen, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER:
The pathogen is Staphylococcus aureus, reservoir is infected patients, portal of exit is an open wound, mode of transmission is via hands, portal of entry is an open wound or nasal cavity, and susceptible host is a patient or healthcare worker.
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