transmission of disease, disorders and parasites

Question 1

what is direct transmission

Answer 1

physical contact between animals

Question 2

what is indirect transmission

Answer 2

diseases spreads via an intermediate object or organism

Question 3

what is airborne transmission

Answer 3

inhalation of pathogens present in the air

Question 4

what is droplet transmission

Answer 4

spread through moisture droplets from sneezing, coughing or barking

Question 5

what is ingestion

Answer 5

consuming contaminated food or water

Question 6

what is vector transmission

Answer 6

disease carrying organisms

Question 7

what is fomite transmission

Answer 7

objects like bedding, clothing and equipment act as disease carriers

Question 8

what is the severity and effect of diseases on neonates (new-borns)

Answer 8

high susceptibility de to undeveloped immune systems

Question 9

what is the severity and effect of diseases on juvenile (young animals)

Answer 9

developing immune responses but still vulnerable

Question 10

what is the severity and effect of diseases on adult animals

Answer 10

stronger immunity but still prone to stress induced illness

Question 11

what is the severity and effect of diseases on senior animals

Answer 11

declining immunity and organ function

Question 12

what is the severity and effect of disease on geriatric animals (elderly)

Answer 12

highly susceptible to chronic illnesses