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Pathogens can be transmitted through various routes, including direct contact, where an infected person touches another individual; airborne transmission, where pathogens are carried by droplets or aerosols; vector-borne transmission, involving insects or animals that spread pathogens; and contaminated surfaces or fomites, where pathogens linger on objects that people touch. Additionally, some pathogens can be transmitted via food or water that is contaminated. Understanding these transmission methods is crucial for implementing effective prevention strategies.
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Is tb genetically transmitted?
No TB is not genetically transmitted. TB is transmitted through airborne pathogens that are breathed in to the lungs.
What infections can be transmitted by giving first aid?
Any blood-borne or saliva-borne pathogens can be transmitted to the unwary.
Which of the following statements is not true of bloodborne pathogens Hepatitis c is not an occuptional exposure risk?
bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted inthe air
Which of the most following statements is not true of bloodborne pathogens?
Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms present in human blood that can cause disease. They include viruses such as HIV and hepatitis B and C. One common misconception is that bloodborne pathogens can only be transmitted through direct blood-to-blood contact; however, they can also be transmitted through other bodily fluids and contaminated surfaces. Therefore, any statement implying that bloodborne pathogens are exclusively transmitted through blood would be untrue.
What are the major reservoirs of pathogens?
The major reservoirs of pathogens include humans, animals, insects, and the environment. Pathogens can be carried and transmitted by these reservoirs, leading to the spread of diseases. It is important to identify and control these reservoirs to prevent the transmission of pathogens.
List 2 ways that HIV can be transmitted and 2 ways it can't?
HIV can be transmitted by blood and breast milk. HIV can't be transmitted by sweat and saliva.
What are four infectious body fluids that can blood borne pathogens?
Mucus, Urine, Semen, and Cerebrospinal fluid.
When pathogens are transmitted through the air they usually eneter the body through?
The respiratory system; the lungs.
What are ways germs are transmitted?
Germs can be transmitted through various modes, including direct contact with infected individuals, such as through skin-to-skin contact or respiratory droplets when someone coughs or sneezes. They can also spread indirectly via contaminated surfaces or objects, known as fomites, which can harbor pathogens for varying durations. Additionally, germs can be transmitted through food and water, particularly if they are contaminated during preparation or handling. Lastly, some germs can spread through vectors like insects, which can carry pathogens from one host to another.
What does pathogens transmitted throgh air cause?
Any pathogen causes disease. Which disease depends on which pathogen.
Is bleach able to destroy blood transmitted diseases?
Bleach will kill most blood borne pathogens.
How can Pathogens get into the body?
Inject them? i dno, loads of ways!
