Mode of Transmission

Mode of transmission refers to the way a disease spreads from one person or organism to another. It can happen through various pathways, such as direct contact with an infected person’s bodily fluids, inhaling airborne particles like cough droplets, touching contaminated surfaces, or through vector animals like mosquitoes. Understanding how a disease is transmitted helps in implementing effective prevention measures. For example, handwashing reduces contact transmission, wearing masks cuts down inhalation of infectious droplets, and using mosquito nets prevents vector-borne diseases. Knowing the transmission mode is key to controlling and stopping the spread of illnesses.