Examine the transmission of
infectious diseases and how
this can be prevented
13.03.2023
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Anna Dharmapuri
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Richmond College
Direct contact transmission - when an infected person comes in physical contact with a
suspensible person
Coronavirus – spreading of germs
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1. Human to human - spread through direct transfer of bacteria, germs or even
viruses from one person to another person. Kisses, coughs, sneezes, bacterium or
virus touches on someone who hasn’t been infected