Asked by Cayla Gonzalez on Aug 01, 2024
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Which of the following is an example of how a pathogen can be transmitted through indirect contact?
A) sexual contact
B) a mosquito bite
C) kissing
D) ingesting contaminated food
Indirect Contact
A method of disease transmission where an infectious agent is transferred from one individual to another through a secondary object or person.
Pathogen
An agent, particularly a microorganism, that causes disease in its host.
- Attain knowledge on how pathogens and infectious diseases are spread.
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Danilo CabanayanAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Ingesting contaminated food is an example of indirect contact transmission because the pathogen is transmitted through something (in this case, the contaminated food) rather than direct contact with an infected person or animal.
Learning Objectives
- Attain knowledge on how pathogens and infectious diseases are spread.