Internertional Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Advanced Officer Certification Practice Exam

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What is a primary characteristic of droplet transmission diseases?

Transmission through direct physical contact
Infection spread through the air via respiratory droplets
Transmission through contact with surfaces
Usually requires a vector to spread

The correct answer is: Infection spread through the air via respiratory droplets

Droplet transmission diseases are primarily characterized by the spread of infection through the air via respiratory droplets. This mode of transmission occurs when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, releasing droplets that can travel a short distance—typically up to six feet—and reach another person. These droplets can then be inhaled, leading to infection. Diseases such as influenza and COVID-19 exemplify this type of transmission. The other options do not align with the specific nature of droplet transmission. Transmission through direct physical contact refers to infectious agents spread via contact, which does not involve airborne droplets. Contact with surfaces pertains to fomite transmission, where the disease is contracted by touching contaminated objects. The mention of a vector suggests transmission involving organisms such as insects, which is not applicable to droplet-based diseases.