The Chain of Infection is a concept that tells us how infections spread, just like a chain reaction. Understanding the chain of infection is crucial in combating the transmission of infectious diseases. 

As an example, imagine you eat a lovely salad, but a few hours later, find yourself violently sick. You may have gotten food poisoning from a bacteria in the salad. When this type of infection happens to a few more people, public health agencies trace how the infection spreads through a community. This is a standard process in infection control. And breaking the chain can prevent more large-scale outbreaks.

Mapping the chain of infection for a pathogen can help us learn how an infection spreads. This knowledge helps us develop effective strategies to break the chain and reduce the spread of disease. Learn more on our blog: https://www.gideononline.com/blog/

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