Chain of Infection

This Medical Laboratory Science lesson in Medical Microbiology supports laboratory science learning and laboratory interpretation for medical laboratory students and professionals.

Apply the chain of infection model to transmission routes, specimen handling, and infection-prevention thinking.

Foundational24 min read15 sectionsMedical Microbiology

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Learning Objectives

Each objective below describes a competency you will apply at the microbiology bench, not rote definitions in isolation.

List the links in the chain of infection and define each in laboratory-relevant language
Map common specimen types and laboratory activities to portals of entry/exit and modes of transmission
Identify where MLS practices can interrupt transmission during collection support, transport, processing, and waste handling