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What differentiates droplet transmission from airborne transmission?
the distance the pathogens travel
Does airborne transmission of a pathogen occur?
By inhaling pathogens from a sick person's sneeze or cough
What is a airborne transmission?
the transmission of pathogens - bacteria, viruses, spores- in the atmosphere from person to persons for example coughing and sneezing expels the dust, pathogens etc out of the airways into the atmosphere where they can easily be inhaled by anyone or settle on inate objects to be transferred at a later date.
What trap pathogens that are airborne?
mucus membranes
What is the most mode of transmiss of pathogens?
Needlesticks
What are the modes of transmission of pathogens?
descibe the modes of transfer of pathogens
Can you get sick from a sneeze or cough?
Yes, you can, provided it is someone else's sneeze or cough. Airborne pathogens travel very far from the person who openly sneezes, and coughs can also release airborne pathogens that others can pick up.
Is polio caused by airborne pathogens?
No. Transmission is primarily via the fecal-oral route as the virus is excreted in an infected person's feces; good hand-washing habits can help prevent the spread of infection.
How often must training be provided to employees about blood and airborne pathogens?
every year
How does airborne transmissions of a pathogen occur?
By inhaling pathogens from a sick person's sneeze or cough
Name four ways in which pathogens are transmitted.?
I can get the ball rolling with four:droplets of pathogens as a result of coughing or sneezing can be inhaled and cause infections once inside our lungs,sexual contact can transfer pathogens from one person to another,if you have a cut or a break in your skin, microbes can gain direct access to your bloodstream,by consuming contaminated food and drink..I can add... Airborne transmission, bloodborne transmission, foodborne transmission, transmission by touching, transmission during pregnancy or birth, and vector-borne transmission.
What are airborne precautions?
Airborne precautions are required to protect against airborne transmission of infectious agents.Diseases requiring airborne precautions include, but are not limited to: Measles, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Varicella (chickenpox), and Mycobacterium tuberculosis.Preventing airborne transmission requires personal respiratory protection and special ventilation and air handling.
