droplet transmission


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droplet transmission

The spread of infectious germs in airborne fluids, e.g., the liquid particles released during coughing or sneezing.
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In the Ohio cluster, the anesthesiologist did not wear a mask during the procedures, making direct droplet transmission most likely.
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This can happen through droplet transmission when someone talks, sneezes, or coughs, spraying viruses into the air on little droplets of saliva or mucus.
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Contact transmission includes direct contact, indirect contact, and large droplet transmission.
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Because droplet transmission of pertussis can occur at the first contact with an ill patient, HCWs and hospital infection-control services should take measures to prevent hospital transmission (Box).
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Droplet Transmission Droplets are generated from a source patient primarily during coughing, sneezing or talking and during the performance of certain procedures.
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The WHO recommended strict adherence to isolation measures for patients with SARS, using precautions for airborne, contact and droplet transmission.
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