7 Questions
Which type of transmission involves transmission through contaminated food, water, or medications?
Common vehicle transmission
What type of transmission occurs when a person directly touches an infected individual or their secretions?
Contact transmission
Which mode of transmission involves the spread of pathogens through respiratory droplets produced by coughing or sneezing?
Droplet transmission
In which type of transmission do pathogens remain suspended in the air for long distances and time, infecting others who inhale them?
Airborne transmission
Which mode of transmission involves the direct transfer of pathogens through blood, blood products, or bodily fluids?
Bloodborne transmission
What is a characteristic of common vehicle transmission?
Spread through contaminated items like food or water
How does contact transmission mainly occur?
Via direct touching of an infected person or their secretions
Test your knowledge on the different modes of microbial transmission in healthcare facilities. Learn about contact transmission, droplet transmission, airborne transmission, blood or needle prick, common vehicle transmission, and vector transmission.
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