M5. Modes of Transmission. Flashcards
1
Q
modes of transmission?
there are 3 given.
A
- direct transmission
- indirect transmission
- airborne transmission
2
Q
immediate transfer of infectious agent to a receptive portal of entry
RESERVOIR to HOST.
A
Direct transmission.
3
Q
What are the transmissions under Indirect transmission?
there are 4 given.
RESERVOIR to OBJECT to HOST
A
- Vehicle-borne
- Vector-borne
- Mechanical vector
- Biological vector
4
Q
contaminated inanimate objects or materials
A
Vehicle-borne
5
Q
from other living organism (ex. Insects)
A
Vector Borne
6
Q
dissemination of microbial aerosols to a suitable portal of entry usually the respiratory tract.
A
Airborne transmission
7
Q
What are the transmissions under Airborne transmission?
A
- Droplets spread
- Dust
8
Q
usually small residues which result from evaporation of fluid from droplets emitted by an infected host
A
Droplets spread.