SOCIAL QUESTIONS|health|illness|infectious disease
- tras-seoladh teagmhála dírí Reference Faomhadh an téarma seo mar chuid de Thionscadal Lex
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- direct contact transmission
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- Definition transmission of a communicable disease that occurs after direct contact with a contagious person or animal Reference "COM-Terminology Coordination, based on:(i) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/945 on the communicable diseases and related special health issues to be covered by epidemiological surveillance as well as relevant case definitions(ii) 'contact transmission' (12.5.2020). HealthEngine"
- Comment For example spread of the common cold may occur when people infected with the cold viruses touch their mouth, nose or eyes (mucous membranes) or cough or sneeze into their hands, before touching someone else (direct contact transmission)