What is the second link in the chain of transmission?

infectious agent

portal of entry

portal of exit

reservoirs

Verified Answer :

Correct answer choice is:

D. Reservoir.

Explanation:

Further particularly, transmission transpires when the operator vacates its reservoir or host by a portal of an outlet, is carried by some convention of transmission and penetrates through a suitable portal of entry to contaminate a responsive host. This sequence is seldom called the chain of infection.

There are six links in the chain transmission, which includes:

1. The infectious agent

2. Reservoir

3. Portal of exit

4. Mode of transmission

5. Portal of entry

  1. Susceptible host.