Ch.2: Transmission of Infection

Question 1

Direct Contact

Answer 1

Physical transfer of infective material from the source to susceptible host

Question 2

Indirect Contact

Answer 2

Transfer of infective material via an object, such as bed linens

Question 3

Droplet

Answer 3

Droplets that travel 1 meter or less from the infected individual

Question 4

Vehicle

Answer 4

Transfer of infective material through contaminated items, such as food

Question 5

Airborne

Answer 5

Droplets that transfer on air currents, such as tuberculosis

Question 6

Vector

Answer 6

Transmission by insects, such as malaria transmitted by mosquitoes