iCliniq Logo
HomeAnswersMedical Conditiondisease transmission

Medical Conditions - Disease Transmission

The process of passing infection-causing pathogens from an infected person to others is called disease transmission. The modes of transmission are nasal or oral droplet contact, direct physical contact, airborne, sharing clothes and utensils, and fecal-oral transmission.

All disease transmission Q&A

What preventive measures can be taken to avoid contracting the bubonic plague?

Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I can understand your concern. Many cases of bubonic plague have been reported in my area in the past few years.

How can a 37-year-old prevent HIV from progressing to AIDS?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

How to manage HMPV in kids and patients with heart problems?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. HMPV can cause respiratory infections, which, when combined with heart problems, can be serious.

How common is HSV-1 and how to limit its spread?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understood your concern.

Can contaminated wax in the parlor cause HIV infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are right. You have every reason to think and fear about the procedure.

How else can HIV spread other than sexual intercourse?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Good to see your reports are much better (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) with undetectable levels and good CD (cluster of differentiation) counts.

What are the tuberculosis transmission risks?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern.

Can HIV spread without penetration, but via fluid contact?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, if there is contact of her secretion with your glans, then you are at risk. Can you tell me the exact date on which exposure happened in order to tell you the right test? Revert back with the answer to the above question to a sexologist online.

Answered By
Is HIV spread possible through cut on hands?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, unless you put your hands in HIV positive blood. Thank you.

Can HIV spread by touching a blood-stained towel?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query. There is no need to worry if you do not have any open fresh wounds on your skin.

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.