Transmission routes

3️⃣ Illness
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L. Börne

In cooperation with the Hygiene Technology Competence Center Bamberg and the Amberg-Weiden University of Applied Sciences

Tuee Transmission routes

Possible routes of transmission can be:
Contact infection:
Here the viruses/bacteria are transmitted from person to person through touch.
Droplet infection:
Viruses and bacteria are transmitted through the air in small droplets. With this type of transmission, a person becomes infected when these droplets are inhaled or when they get onto the mucous membranes of the eyes and multiply there.
Contamination infection:
Here the viruses/bacteria are transmitted by touching contaminated (dirty) objects.
Fecal-oral infection:
Pathogens that are excreted in the stool are absorbed into the mouth through direct or indirect contact via the hands.

How can viruses and bacteria be absorbed into the body?

Viruses and bacteria are transmitted through:

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🎥 Transmission through the air

🎥 Transmission via the hands

🎥 Transmission via objects

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🤔 How can I prevent transmissions?

To prevent infections, the transmission of viruses and bacteria should be interrupted.

To help peopleTo protect yourself properly, preventive measures can be taken, such as:

  • Washing your hands 💦
  • Disinfect your hands 🧴
  • Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and objects 🧽
  • Vaccination against certain infectious diseases 💉

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