Transmission of infection affecting the mucosal surfaces of the eyes,nose,and mouth occurs through:

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Transmission of infection affecting the mucosal surfaces of the eyes, nose, and mouth generally occurs through droplet infection, where infectious agents are expelled through the air by coughing, sneezing or talking, and can be directly inhaled by another individual or land on surfaces that can be touched by individuals and eventually transmitted through contact with mucosal surfaces. Dental team-to-patient, patient-to-patient, and community-to-dental office-to-patient transmissions can all be possible modes of transmission for various infectious diseases, but not necessarily specifically for infections affecting the mucosal surfaces of the eyes, nose, and mouth.

Transmission of Infection Affecting the Mucosal Surfaces of the Eyes,nose,and