Pathogen transmission
Pathogen Transmission
Pathogen transmission (pronunciation: /ˈpæθədʒən trænsˈmɪʃən/) refers to the mechanisms by which pathogens or harmful microorganisms are spread from one host to another.
Etymology
The term "pathogen transmission" is derived from two words. "Pathogen" comes from the Greek words "pathos" meaning "suffering" and "genes" meaning "producer of". "Transmission" is derived from the Latin word "transmissio", meaning "a sending across or over".
Types of Pathogen Transmission
Pathogen transmission can occur in several ways:
- Direct Transmission: This occurs when the pathogen is transferred directly from an infected individual to a susceptible one. This can happen through physical contact, droplet spread, or vertical transmission (from mother to child during childbirth or pregnancy).
- Indirect Transmission: This involves the transfer of pathogens through an intermediate object or person. It can occur through airborne transmission, vehicleborne transmission (through contaminated food, water, or other objects), or vectorborne transmission (through insects or other animals).
Related Terms
- Pathogen: A microorganism that can cause disease.
- Host: An organism that a pathogen lives in or on.
- Infection: The invasion and multiplication of pathogens in the body.
- Disease: A condition that impairs normal functioning, typically manifested by distinguishing signs and symptoms.
- Epidemiology: The study of how diseases spread and can be controlled.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pathogen transmission
- Wikipedia's article - Pathogen transmission
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