Direct transmission occurs through which of the following?
A) Discharges from an infected person
B) Droplets in the air expelled by coughing
C) Contaminated food or drink
D) Contact with contaminated objects

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Direct transmission occurs from contact with an infected person or with discharges from an infected person, such as feces or urine. Indirect transmission occurs from droplets in the air expelled by coughing, speaking, or sneezing; vectors that harbor pathogens; contaminated food or drink; and/or contact with contaminated objects.

Direct Transmission Occurs Through Which of the Following