Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mode of transmission

Noun

/moʊd əv trænzˈmɪʃən/

Definition

The method by which an infectious agent is spread from one host to another.

Examples

The mode of transmission for the flu is primarily through respiratory droplets.
Understanding the mode of transmission helps in preventing outbreaks.
Different diseases have different modes of transmission, such as direct contact or airborne spread.

Meaning

In the context of infectious diseases, ‘mode of transmission’ refers to the specific pathway through which pathogens (like bacteria or viruses) move from an infected person or animal to a susceptible host.