Infection spreads through direct contact with an infected area or contaminated surfaces, which facilitates the transmission of the infection from one person to another.
Routes of Infection Spread
The primary way infections spread involves contact. According to recent information (12-Sept-2024), this can occur in two main ways:
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Direct Contact:
- When someone touches an infected area on another person's body.
- Example: Touching an infected wound without gloves.
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Indirect Contact via Contaminated Surfaces:
- Touching a surface that has been contaminated with infectious agents.
- Example: Touching a door handle after an infected person.
This transmission is a major route of cross-infection, highlighting the importance of hygiene practices to prevent the spread.
