Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) SLC Practice Exam

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What is vehicleborne transmission?

Transmission through animals
Direct transmission through physical contact
Indirect transmission via food, water, and surfaces
Airborne transmission via droplets

The correct answer is: Indirect transmission via food, water, and surfaces

Vehicleborne transmission refers specifically to the indirect transmission of infectious agents through inanimate objects or substances that carry the pathogens from one host to another. This can include various mediums such as food, water, and surfaces, which can become contaminated with pathogens and subsequently lead to the spread of diseases when individuals come into contact with these contaminated items. In the case of vehicleborne transmission, the pathogens do not need a living host but can survive in the environment on surfaces or within food and water. When individuals ingest contaminated food or water, or touch contaminated surfaces and then touch their face, they may become infected, illustrating the mechanism of transmission through these vehicles. Understanding this mode of transmission is crucial for implementing effective sanitation, hygiene practices, and infection control measures in public health.