Biology, asked by utshamalakar, 4 months ago

MEANS OF SPREAD of diseases​

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Answered by LoveAman
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Infectious diseases are transmitted from person to person by direct or indirect contact. Certain types of viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi can all cause infectious disease. Malaria, measles, and respiratory illnesses are examples of infectious diseases.

Simple preventative measures, such as frequent hand washing, can cut down on disease transmission.

Direct contact

Infectious diseases are often spread through direct contact. Types of direct contact include:

1. Person-to-person contact

Infectious diseases are commonly transmitted through direct person-to-person contact. Transmission occurs when an infected person touches or exchanges body fluids with someone else. This can happen before an infected person is aware of the illness. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be transmitted this way.

Pregnant women can also transmit infectious diseases to their unborn children via the placenta. Some STDs, including gonorrhea, can be passed from mother to baby during childbirth.

2. Droplet spread

The spray of droplets during coughing and sneezing can spread an infectious disease. You can even infect another person through droplets created when you speak. Since droplets fall to the ground within a few feet, this type of transmission requires close proximity.

Indirect contact

Infectious diseases can also be spread indirectly through the air and other mechanisms. For example:

1. Airborne transmission

Some infectious agents can travel long distances and remain suspended in the air for an extended period of time. You can catch a disease like measles by entering a room after someone with measles has departed.

2. Contaminated objects

Some organisms can live on objects for a short time. If you touch an object, such as a doorknob, soon after an infected person, you might be exposed to infection. Transmission occurs when you touch your mouth, nose, or eyes before thoroughly washing your hands.

Answered by Clarahelps
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disease can spread in many ways

  • air
  • direct or indirect contact with other person
  • skin
  • saliva
  • urine
  • water,food of infected person

hope it helps

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