What type of disease transmission refers to the spread of disease through droplets of moisture that contain bacteria or viruses?Droplet transmission is defined as the transmission of diseases by expelled particles that are likely to settle to a surface quickly, typically within three feet of the source [8–10].
What diseases are transmitted by droplet?Many common infections can spread by droplet transmission in at least some cases, including: Common cold, Diphtheria, Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum), Influenza, Meningitis, Mycoplasma, Mumps, Pertussis (whooping cough), Plague, Rubella, Strep (strep throat, scarlet fever, pneumonia).
What are the 4 types of disease transmission?Modes of transmission. Direct. Direct contact. Droplet spread.. Indirect. Airborne. Vehicleborne. Vectorborne (mechanical or biologic). What is an example of droplet transmission?Droplet transmission occurs when a droplet from coughing, sneezing or talking carry the pathogen to the hosts body.
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