Airborne transmission

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Airborne Transmission

Airborne transmission (/ˈeərbɔːrn trænsˈmɪʃən/) is a mode of disease transmission that occurs when infectious agents are carried by dust and droplet nuclei suspended in the air.

Etymology

The term "airborne transmission" is derived from the English words "air" and "borne", meaning carried or transported by the air. The term "transmission" comes from the Latin word "transmissio", which means the act of transferring.

Definition

Airborne transmission refers to the spread of infectious diseases through tiny pathogen-laden droplets that are expelled from an infected individual and can travel over long distances in the air. These droplets can be inhaled by other individuals, leading to new infections.

Related Terms

  • Droplet transmission: This is a form of direct transmission where infectious agents are spread through large droplets expelled by coughing, sneezing, or talking. Unlike airborne transmission, droplet transmission does not involve long-distance travel of droplets.
  • Fomite transmission: This refers to the transmission of infectious diseases through objects or materials which are likely to carry infection, such as clothes, utensils, and furniture.
  • Vector-borne transmission: This involves the transmission of infectious diseases through vectors, which are living organisms that can transmit infectious diseases between humans or from animals to humans.

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