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Asepsis and Infection Control Guide by StudentnurseMj is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document defines key terms related to asepsis and infection control. It discusses the difference between asepsis, which is the absence of microorganisms, and infection, which results from the invasion and growth of pathogens. The stages of the infectious process are described, including incubation period, prodromal period, illness period, and convalescent period. The six links that make up the chain of infection are explained: the infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, porta

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StudentnurseMj

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