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What are pathogens?

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Pathogens are microorgansims that cause disease in humans.

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How do pathogens cause an infection?

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To cause an infection in humans, pathogenic organisms need to get inside the human body.

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What are the two types of transmission for infectious diseases?

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The two types of transmission for infectious diseases are:

  1. Direct contact transmission
  2. Indirect contact transmission
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What is direct contact transmission?

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Direct contact transmission occurs when an infected person touches or exchanges body fluids with another person.

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What are some diseases that can be spread by direct contact?

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Some diseases that can be spread by direct contact are:

  • chickenpox
  • the common cold
  • influenza
  • hepatitis A
  • hepatitis B
  • herpes simplex (cold sores)
  • measles
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What is droplet transmission?

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A type of direct contact transmission. Droplet transmission is when an infected person expels droplets of saliva by coughing, sneezing or talking.

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What are some diseases that can be spread by droplet transmission?

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Some diseases that can be spread by droplet transmission are:

  • the common cold
  • influenza
  • meningitis
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