NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Modes of transmission In direct transmission, an infectious agent is transferred from a reservoir to a susceptible host by direct contact or droplet spread. Direct contact occurs through skin-to-skin contact, kissing, and sexual intercourse.

Detailed explanation-2: -Direct contact takes place through skin-to-skin contact, as well as kissing and sexual intercourse. However, direct contact does not only refer to contact between humans. Direct contact with contaminated soil is also possible as well as through contact with fomites.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are two types of contact transmission: direct and indirect. Direct contact transmission occurs when there is physical contact between an infected person and a susceptible person. Indirect contact transmission occurs when there is no direct human-to-human contact.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are three types of transmission-based precautions–contact, droplet, and airborne-the type used depends on the mode of transmission of a specific disease.