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direct transmission

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direct transmission
Epidemiology The immediate transfer of an agent from a reservoir to a susceptible host by direct contact–skin, mouth, open wounds, touching, biting, kissing, sexual contact, or by droplet spread. See Droplet spread. Cf Indirect transmission.


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To our knowledge, this study is the first to show direct transmission of influenza A viruses from wild birds to humans.
Avian influenza among waterfowl hunters and wildlife professionals by Gray, Gregory C. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
Will your system allow direct transmission to payers, or will the services of a clearinghouse be required?
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The blinds are up, so there is also direct transmission of the low sun.
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