Question

Which of the following is an example of a direct contact transmission? a. An individual contracts rabies after being bitten by a rabid raccoon. b. An individual contracts Human Immunodeficiency Virus after an accidental needlestick with a needle containing contaminated blood. c. An individual contracts bubonic plague after being bitten by a flea carrying Yersinia pestis (the bacterial pathogen). d. An individual contracts Hantavirus by inhaling fresh rodent droppings while cleaning a barn.

Answer 1

Answer A:

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

a. An individual contracts rabies after being bitten by a rabid raccoon.

Explanation:

This would be an example of a direct contact transmission. Understanding the way in which a disease is transmitted is very important to epidemiologists. This allows them to understand the ways in which diseases spread and how this is linked to different populations and their patterns of contact. It also allows them to implement strategies that can limit the spread of disease.