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Transmission
Methods of Transmission
Term | Definition |
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Contact transmission | Actual physical transfer from one infected person to another body surface to body surface. (sex with an infected person) |
Droplet transmission | Transfer of moist particles from an infected person who is within a radius of 3ft. (inhalation of droplets released during sneezing, coughing or talking) |
Airborne transmission | Movement of microorganisms attached to evaporated water droplets or dust particles that have been suspended and carried over distances greater than 3ft. (Inhalation of spores) |
Vehicle transmission | Transfer of microorganisms present on or in contaminated items such as food, water, medications, devices and equipment. (Consumption of water contaminated with microbes.) |
Vector transmission | Transfer of microorganisms from an infected animal carrier. ( disease spread by mosquitoes, fleas, ticks or rats) |