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Airborne is the #1 way it is spread along with contact. If an infected individual coughs into their hand and touches something and then you touch it.....but by domeone coughing without covering their mouth can send infected particles into the air and can be ingested by another individual. These particles can be sent several feet away when an individual coughs without covering their mouth.
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How are pathogens expelled from the respiratory system?
Oxygen
What is a portal of entry for pathogens?
mucous membranes of the respiratory tract
What is the Common route of central nervous system invasion by pathogens is through?
The common route of central nervous system invasion by pathogens is through hematogenous spread, in which the pathogens enter the bloodstream and are carried to the brain or spinal cord. This can occur following infections in other parts of the body, such as respiratory or urinary tract infections.
You can prevent the spread of pathogens by?
washing hands
What are airborne pathogens?
Airborne pathogens are infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi that can be transmitted through the air. They can be spread through respiratory droplets when infected individuals cough, sneeze, or talk, allowing the pathogens to be inhaled by others in close proximity. Examples include tuberculosis, influenza, and COVID-19.
What kills all microorganisms both pathogenic and nonpathogenic?
mostly other pathogens kill pathogens
How did leprosy spread?
Respiratory droplets.
Prevent pathogens in air by?
To prevent pathogens in the air, you can improve ventilation by ensuring good air circulation, use air purifiers or filters, maintain cleanliness of surfaces to reduce the spread of germs, and encourage proper respiratory etiquette like covering coughs and sneezes. Additionally, wearing masks can help limit the transmission of pathogens through the air.
What diseases are spread by spitting?
Diseases such as tuberculosis, influenza, and COVID-19 can potentially be spread through respiratory droplets from spitting. Saliva containing pathogens can also transmit diseases like meningitis or strep throat if it comes into contact with mucous membranes or broken skin.
What types of scientist studies pathogens?
Microbiologists, immunologists, and epidemiologists are scientists who study pathogens. Microbiologists focus on the characteristics and behavior of pathogens, immunologists study the body's immune response to pathogens, and epidemiologists investigate how pathogens spread in populations.
How does Mucus serves as a nonspecific defense to pathogens by?
Mucus serves as a nonspecific defense to pathogens by trapping them as they try to enter the body through the respiratory or digestive system. The mucus contains enzymes and antibodies that help neutralize and eliminate pathogens, preventing them from causing infections. Additionally, the cilia in the respiratory tract help move the mucus and trapped pathogens out of the body.
How do pathogens spread when a person sneezes?
Air contamination working hard
