Transmission of Microbes

Transmission of MicrobesThe method in which an infectious agent transfers from one organism to another. This can occur by either direct transmission (direct contact between infectious host and susceptible host) or indirect transmission (which involves an intermediate carrier).Direct transmission is defined as person-to-person transmission of infectious agents through contact.Indirect transmission includes both vehicle-borne and vector-borne contact.Indirect transmission can come from fomites or from vectors. A vector is defined as any agent (person, animal, or microorganism) that carries and transmits an infectious pathogen into another living organism. Vectors can be biological or mechanical. Biological vectors occur when the pathogen lives inside the organism. Mechanical vectors are when the pathogen is carried by, but does not live in, an organism.Identify the type of transmission for each of the following examples:1. Housefly landing on cow dung, picking up tapeworm eggs on its footpads, taking off and landing on a hotdog bun, and depositing the eggs on the bun. 2. James sneezed into his hands and then touched the door knob to exit Sallys office. Sally, a few minutes later, touched her door knob to leave her office. 3. Baby Osman sneezes while his father is cuddling him. 4. Julie is bitten by a mosquito that is infected with the malaria parasite Plasmodium vivax. Matching: Bacterial ShapesMatch the term in Column B to the appropriate description provided in Column A. Enter the correct letter from Column B in the answer blanks. Column A. Column B. _____1. Spiral-shaped bacteria A. Tetrads ______2. Rod-shaped bacteria B. Strepto- ______3. Curved, rod-shaped bacteria C. Staph- ______4. Chains of bacteria D. Diplo ______5. Groups of two bacteria E. Bacillus ______6. Groups of four circles F. Spirillum ______7. Circular-shaped bacteria G. Vibrio ______8. One bacteria H. Pleopmorphic ______9. Clusters of bacteria I. Cocci ______10. The ability to alter shape due to environmental conditions J. Mono