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Which mode of transmission refers to transfer of an infectious agent from a reservoir to a host by suspended air particles?
Which mode of transmission refers to transfer of an infectious agent from a reservoir to a host by suspended air particles?
How is infectious mononucleosis ('kissing disease') primarily spread from person to person?
How is infectious mononucleosis ('kissing disease') primarily spread from person to person?
Which mode of transmission is classified as direct because transmission is by direct spray over a few feet?
Which mode of transmission is classified as direct because transmission is by direct spray over a few feet?
What kind of contact refers to skin-to-skin contact, kissing, and sexual intercourse as modes of transmission?
What kind of contact refers to skin-to-skin contact, kissing, and sexual intercourse as modes of transmission?
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Which mode of transmission involves contact with soil or vegetation harboring infectious organisms?
Which mode of transmission involves contact with soil or vegetation harboring infectious organisms?
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In which mode of transmission does indirect transmission occur through inanimate objects (vehicles) or animate intermediaries (vectors)?
In which mode of transmission does indirect transmission occur through inanimate objects (vehicles) or animate intermediaries (vectors)?
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Which route of transmission is utilized by the influenza virus?
Which route of transmission is utilized by the influenza virus?
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Which mode of transmission involves the use of hands carrying pathogens from feces to food or water?
Which mode of transmission involves the use of hands carrying pathogens from feces to food or water?
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In what manner do pathogens causing gastroenteritis usually exit the source host?
In what manner do pathogens causing gastroenteritis usually exit the source host?
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Which portal of entry is utilized by syphilis-causing pathogens?
Which portal of entry is utilized by syphilis-causing pathogens?
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What is a characteristic feature of indirect transmission of hookworm?
What is a characteristic feature of indirect transmission of hookworm?
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Which host factor affects an individual's ability to resist infection or limit pathogenicity?
Which host factor affects an individual's ability to resist infection or limit pathogenicity?
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Which of the following is an example of airborne transmission?
Which of the following is an example of airborne transmission?
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What term is used to describe the dried residue of droplets less than 5 microns in size?
What term is used to describe the dried residue of droplets less than 5 microns in size?
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Which of the following is an example of indirect transmission?
Which of the following is an example of indirect transmission?
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What term is used to describe inanimate objects like handkerchiefs, bedding, or surgical scalpels that can transmit infectious agents?
What term is used to describe inanimate objects like handkerchiefs, bedding, or surgical scalpels that can transmit infectious agents?
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Which of the following is an example of direct transmission?
Which of the following is an example of direct transmission?
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What term is used to describe organisms like mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks that can carry infectious agents?
What term is used to describe organisms like mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks that can carry infectious agents?
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