Question

Droplet infection is a mode _________.

• A. Direct transmission
• B. Indirect transmission
• C. Pathogen spread through mosquitoes
• D. Fomite transmission

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Direct transmission

The correct option is A.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. Droplet infection is a mode of direct transmission.
2. Direct mode of transmission: The transmission of diseases from a diseased person to a healthy person without any intermediate agent, usually pathogens are transmitted if a person is in direct contact with the infected, has contact with soil, through bites of infected animals such as dogs and monkeys, and droplet infection.
3. Droplet infection: The pathogens such as bacteria and viruses transfer to a healthy person from the infected person through sneezing and coughing.

The explanation for incorrect options:

Option B

Indirect transmission:

• The mode of transmission by which pathogens are transferred to a healthy person with an intermediate agent.
• It includes vectors like mosquitoes and, flies, intake of contaminated food, water, and transmission through air

Option C

Pathogen spread through mosquitoes:

• It is an indirect mode of transmission
• For example, Malaria is an infectious disease caused by protozoa Plasmodium, which is transmitted through the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito.

Option D

Fomite transmission :

• It is an indirect mode of transmission through which the pathogens are transmitted to a healthy person by touching door handles, taps, and crockery.

Final Answer: Droplet infection is a mode of direct transmission.