Which of the following is not a component of the infection chain?
a. mode of transmission c. culture of organism
b. susceptible host d. source or reservoir
C
In order for a patient to acquire an infection, a series of elements needs to be present. Each element or link is necessary to result in an infection. This process is known as the infection chain and includes: microorganisms, source or reservoir, portal of exit from the reservoir, mode of transmission, portal of entry into the host, and susceptible host.
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