what sre the diffrent means why which infectious disease are spread?

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The infectious diseases can spread through either

Direct means

Direct contact: ex AIDS, eye infections, leprosy

Contact with soil: ex tetanus caused by hookworm larvae

Inoculation: Inoculation of infectious agent by syringes or needles like syphilis, AIDS, hepatitis B

Droplets: Ex tuberculosis

Indirect means

Ex: typhoid which is transmitted by flies which serve as vector.

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