Indirect transmission
Indirect Transmission
Indirect transmission (pronunciation: /ɪnˈdaɪrɛkt trænsˈmɪʃən/) refers to the spread of diseases or pathogens through an intermediary host or object, rather than directly from person to person.
Etymology
The term "indirect transmission" is derived from the Latin words "indirectus" meaning not straight or direct, and "transmissio" meaning sending across or letting go through.
Definition
Indirect transmission involves the transfer of an infectious agent from a reservoir to a host by suspended air particles, inanimate objects, or vectors. This is in contrast to direct transmission, which involves direct body contact between the hosts.
Types of Indirect Transmission
There are three main types of indirect transmission:
- Vehicle transmission: This involves the transmission of an infectious agent through a medium such as food, water, or air.
- Vector-borne transmission: This involves the transmission of an infectious agent by an insect or animal.
- Airborne transmission: This involves the transmission of an infectious agent through air over distances greater than 1 meter.
Related Terms
- Fomite: An inanimate object or substance capable of carrying infectious organisms.
- Zoonosis: A disease that can be transmitted to humans from animals.
- Pathogen: A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Indirect transmission
- Wikipedia's article - Indirect transmission
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