What is the transmission of blood or body fluids through touching, kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking called?

• A. Direct transmission
• B. Vector transmission
• C. Indirect transmission
• D. Airborne transmission

Answer: (A)

Direct transmission is the transfer of blood or body fluids directly from one person to another through physical contact. This includes situations like touching or kissing, where fluids can move straight from an infected person to another person. It also covers exposure to droplets produced by coughing, sneezing, or talking that land on the eyes, nose, or mouth of someone nearby. In contrast, indirect transmission involves contact with a contaminated surface or object, vector transmission uses a carrier like an insect, and airborne transmission involves small particles that travel through the air over longer distances. Because the pathogens pass directly from one person to another through close contact and droplets, this is the best answer.