Question

Which of the following is a direct transmission of infection?

• A. Vector
• B. Droplet infection
• C. Transmission by blood
• D. Entry through skin

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

The correct options are
B

Droplet infection

D

Entry through skin

Communicable diseases may be transmitted from the source of infection to susceptible individual by direct transmission. The direct transmission methods are direct contact, droplet infection, contact with soil and entry through the skin. The indirect transmission includes blood transfusion and vectors wherein the person is not in direct contact with the infected person.