Five Modes of Pathogen Transmission: Airborne, Waterborne, Foodborne, Contact, Vector-Borne
Five Common Transmission Modes
- Airborne: Respiratory droplets from cough/sneeze/talk inhaled (flu, measles).
- Waterborne: Contaminated water consumed or contacts wounds/mucous membranes (typhoid, cholera).
- Foodborne: Pathogens/toxins in food from raw/undercooked items, improper storage, cross-contamination.
- Contact: Direct contact with infected person, fluids, contaminated surfaces (fomites).
- Vector-borne: Animals (mosquitoes, ticks, fleas) transmit via bites (malaria, dengue, Lyme).
Understanding modes enables effective prevention: hygiene, sanitation, immunization, vector control.
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