indirect transmission

Noun
  1. A transmission mechanism in which the infectious agent is transferred to the person by a fomite of vector (synset 109334791)
    is a type of: transmission mechanism - any mechanism whereby an infectious agent is spread from a reservoir to a human being
    subtypes:
    • 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

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