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Infection - Coggle Diagram
Infection
Types of infection
primary infection
initial infection of microorganisms in host
Re infection
subsequent infection after primary infection from the same micro organism
secondary infection
new microorganism set up in an already existing infection disease
cross infection
transmitted from one person to another
Nosocomial infection
develops in hospitalized patients
Focal infection
found in the localized part in the body
Latent infection
hidden microorganisms
Signs and symptoms of infection
Redness
Swelling
Purlent discharge
Severe pain
Elevated temperature
Yellow-green sputum
Urine appearance such as cloudy,turbid or foul smell
Mode of transmission
Direct or indirect contact
Inhalation of contaminated items
Ingestion of contaminated items
Insect bite
Congenital such as from mother to fetus
Lab infection during diagnosis
Infection control
Hand hygiene
Environment hygiene
Screening
Surveillance
Antibiotics administration
Vaccinations
Nursing assessment
Assess for presence or history of common cause of infection
Asses for presence of local infectious process in skin
Monitor and report signs and symptoms of infection
Monitor white blood cell count
Monitor nutritional status
Immunization history
Infection germs
Bacteria
Viruses
Yeast
Fungi
Parasite
Definition
Is the invasion of germs into the body
may begin anywhere in the body
Can cause fever and other problems related to where it locates in the body
Can be acquired through
Direct contact from person with infection
Indirect contact from contaminated food, water or insect bite