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What is the primary mode of transmission for COVID-19?
What is the primary mode of transmission for COVID-19?
- Through touching contaminated surfaces
- Through direct contact with infected skin
- Through respiratory droplets from coughing (correct)
- Through contaminated food or water
What is required for disease transmission to occur?
What is required for disease transmission to occur?
- A pathogenic organism of sufficient virulence, a reservoir, a mode of transmission, a portal of entry, and a susceptible host (correct)
- A reservoir and a susceptible host
- A susceptible host and a mode of transmission
- A pathogenic organism and a portal of entry
What is an example of indirect contact transmission?
What is an example of indirect contact transmission?
- Getting a blood transfusion from an infected donor
- Shaking hands with an infected person
- Sharing food with an infected person
- Touching contaminated surfaces and then touching one's eyes (correct)
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions?
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions?
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What is an example of a portal of entry for a pathogen?
What is an example of a portal of entry for a pathogen?
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What is a requirement for a pathogenic organism to cause disease?
What is a requirement for a pathogenic organism to cause disease?
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