Mode of Transmission: Droplet

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What is droplet transmission?

Spread through respiratory droplets traveling short distances.

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How far do droplets usually travel?

About three to six feet.

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How can droplet transmission occur?

Coughing, sneezing, or talking may spread droplets.

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How can droplets infect a host?

Inhalation, contact with mucous membranes, or touching contaminated surfaces.

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What illnesses spread through droplet transmission?

Strep throat, influenza, common cold, and COVID-19.