Question

What are the different ways in which diseases are transmitted from an infected person to a healthy person?

Answer 1

Direct transmission and In-direct transmission.

Direct transmission requires physical contact between an infected person and a susceptible person, and the physical transfer of microorganisms. Direct contact includes touching an infected individual, sexual contact etc.

Indirect transmission refers to situations where a susceptible person is infected from contact with a contaminated surface. Some organisms are capable of surviving on surfaces for an extended period of time. To reduce transmission by indirect contact, frequent touch surfaces should be properly disinfected.