Transmitted

From WikiMD's Medical Encyclopedia

Transmitted refers to the process of sending or conveying something from one place or person to another. It is a term widely used in various fields such as medicine, communications, physics, and biology.

Medicine[edit]

In medicine, transmission refers to the process by which diseases or infections are spread from one individual to another. This can occur through various modes such as direct contact, airborne transmission, vector-borne transmission, and fomite transmission.

Direct Contact[edit]

Direct contact transmission occurs when there is physical contact between an infected person and a susceptible person. Diseases transmitted through direct contact include HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and herpes.

Airborne Transmission[edit]

Airborne transmission involves the spread of pathogens through the air over distances greater than one meter. Diseases that can be transmitted through the air include tuberculosis, measles, and influenza.

Vector-Borne Transmission[edit]

Vector-borne transmission occurs when an infectious disease is transmitted between humans (or from animals to humans) by a vector, usually an insect. Examples of vector-borne diseases include malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus.

Fomite Transmission[edit]

Fomite transmission refers to the transmission of infectious diseases by objects or materials which are likely to carry infection. These objects are known as fomites and can include clothing, utensils, and furniture.

Communications[edit]

In the field of communications, transmission refers to the process of sending and propagating an analogue or digital information signal over a physical point-to-point or point-to-multipoint transmission medium. This can be either wired, optical fiber or wireless.

Physics[edit]

In physics, transmission involves the passage of waves through a medium. This includes the transmission of light, sound, and electromagnetic waves.

Biology[edit]

In biology, transmission can refer to the transfer of genetic material from parent to offspring. This is known as genetic transmission.

Stub icon
   This article is a medical stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it!





This communications related article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it.


Stub icon
   This article is a physics-related stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it!



This article is a stub related to biology. You can help WikiMD by expanding it!
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes


Ad. Transform your life with W8MD's

GLP-1 weight loss injections special from $29.99

W8MD weight loss doctors team
W8MD weight loss doctors team

W8MD Medical Weight Loss, Sleep and Medspa offers physician-supervised medical weight loss programs: NYC medical weight loss Philadelphia medical weight loss

Affordable GLP-1 Weight Loss ShotsAffordable GLP-1 Weight Loss Shots

Budget GLP-1 injections NYC (insurance & self-pay options) Popular treatments:

✔ Most insurances accepted for visits ✔ Prior authorization support when eligible

Start your physician weight loss NYC journey today:

📍 NYC: Brooklyn weight loss center 📍 Philadelphia: Philadelphia weight loss center

📞 Call: 718-946-5500 (NYC) | 215-676-2334 (Philadelphia)

Tags: Affordable GLP1 weight loss NYC, Wegovy NYC, Zepbound NYC, Philadelphia medical weight loss


Advertise on WikiMD


WikiMD Medical Encyclopedia

Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.