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Transmission of Disease Flashcards

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What are the main modes of transmission?

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  • Aerosol
    • Droplet
    • Fecal-oral
    • Direct contact
    • Indirect Contact
    • Blood and body fluid
    • Insects and parasites
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What is the name given to the transmission of infection from Mother to in utero child?

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Vertical Transmission

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Give 2 examples of diseases that can be passed by Vertical Transmission?

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HIV

Hep B

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Whats the name given the transmission of infection via needles and infected transplanted material?

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Latrogenic Transmission

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