Modes of Transmission

What is direct contact transmission?

• Transmission through contaminated surfaces

• Physical contact between an infected individual and a susceptible person

• Transmission through the bites of vectors like mosquitoes

• Inhalation of infectious respiratory droplets

Which of the following is an example of a disease transmitted through indirect contact?

• Malaria

• MRSA

• Influenza

• COVID-19

How can direct contact transmission be prevented?

• Practicing good hand hygiene

• Eliminating standing water around homes

• Wearing face masks in crowded settings

• Using insect repellent

What is the main mode of transmission for respiratory infections like influenza?

• Respiratory droplet transmission

• Direct contact transmission

• Indirect contact transmission

• Vector-borne transmission

Which prevention method is effective against vector-borne diseases?

• Regularly cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces

• Using insect repellent containing DEET or Picaridin

• Practicing respiratory hygiene

• Avoiding close contact with infected individuals

What is a common prevention strategy for all modes of transmission?

• Practicing good hand hygiene

• Wearing long-sleeved shirts outdoors

• Using personal protective equipment only when sick

• Sharing personal items in communal settings

Which disease is transmitted through sexual contact?

• Lyme disease

• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

• Malaria

• Common cold

How can respiratory droplet transmission be reduced indoors?

• Avoiding physical contact

• Encouraging proper ventilation

• Using insect repellent

• Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces

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What is the role of vectors in disease transmission?

• They are involved in direct contact transmission

• They carry and transmit diseases through bites

• They transmit diseases through sexual contact

• They clean and disinfect surfaces

Which of the following is an example of indirect contact transmission?

• Kissing

• Cough

• Sneeze

• contaminated food