INDIRECT TRANSMISSION
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Indirect Transmission.
Indirect Transmission - as a noun
A transmission mechanism in which the infectious agent is transferred to the person by a fomite of vector
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
transmission mechanismHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Airborne diseases are an example of indirect transmission."
"Foodborne illnesses can be caused by indirect transmission."
"Mosquito bites can lead to the indirect transmission of diseases like Zika and dengue fever."
"Sharing needles is an instance of indirect transmission for bloodborne diseases."
"Influenza is often spread through indirect transmission, such as touching contaminated surfaces."
