Which are the other ways of transmission of infections apart from humans?

Through air

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Through water

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Both A and B

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Through coughing

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The correct option is C Both A and B
Infections can also be transmitted through contaminated air, soil, water, surroundings etc. Food not prepared in hygienic conditions can also cause infection. Therefore, (c) is the correct answer.

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Which are the other ways of transmission of infections apart from humans?

The correct option is C Both A and BInfections can also be transmitted through contaminated air, soil, water, surroundings etc. Food not prepared in hygienic conditions can also cause infection. Therefore, (c) is the correct answer.

The correct option is C Both A and B
Infections can also be transmitted through contaminated air, soil, water, surroundings etc. Food not prepared in hygienic conditions can also cause infection. Therefore, (c) is the correct answer.