Direct Contact Transmission

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-008029",
  "term": "Direct Contact Transmission",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Direct contact transmission requires physical contact between an infected person and a susceptible person, and the physical transfer of microorganisms. This type of transmission requires close contact with an infected individual, and will usually occur between members of the same household or close friends and family.\n\n2. Direct contact transmission requires physical contact between an infected person and a susceptible person, and the physical transfer of microorganisms. This type of transmission requires close contact with an infected individual, and will usually occur between members of the same household or close friends and family. [Introduction to Epidemiology. Section 10. Chain of Infection In: Principles of Epidemiology in Public Health Practice, Third Edition]",
  "subject": "Science and research",
  "references": [
    "Introduction to Epidemiology. Section 10. Chain of Infection In: Principles of Epidemiology in Public Health Practice, Third Edition",
    "Environmental Sampling and Analytical Methods (ESAM) Program Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/direct-contact-transmission/"
}