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indirect transmission

DEFINITIONS OF: indirect transmission

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n a transmission mechanism in which the infectious agent is transferred to the person by a fomite of vector

Types:
vector-borne transmission
indirect transmission of an infectious agent that occurs when a vector bites or touches a person
vehicle-borne transmission
indirect transmission of an infectious agent that occurs when a vehicle (or fomite) touches a person's body or is ingested
Type of:
transmission mechanism
any mechanism whereby an infectious agent is spread from a reservoir to a human being
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