02/05/2022
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT INFECTION
An infection occurs when a microorganism enters a person’s body and causes harm.
The microorganism uses that person’s body to sustain itself, reproduce, and colonize. These infectious microscopic organisms are known as pathogens, and they can multiply quickly. Examples of pathogens include:
"Bacteria
*Viruses
*Fungi
They can spread in several different ways, including through:
•Skin contact
•The transfer of bodily fluids
•Contact with f***s
•Ingesting contaminated food or water
•Inhaling airborne particles or droplets
•Touching an object that a person carrying the pathogen has also touched
Types of Infections
The common cold is a type of viral infection.
How an infection spreads and its effects on the human body depend on the type of pathogen.
The immune system is an effective barrieragainst infectious agents. However, pathogens may sometimes overwhelm the immune system’s ability to fight them off. At this stage, an infection becomes harmful.
