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indirect transmission

/ˌɪndɪˈrekt trænzˈmɪʃən/

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/ˌɪndɪˈrekt trænzˈmɪʃən/C1formalmedical
  • ruРаспространение патогена или болезни через промежуточный объект, поверхность или переносчика, а не через прямой физический контакт между инфицированным и восприимчивым человеком.

The spread of a pathogen or disease through an intermediate object, surface, or vector, rather than through direct physical contact between an infected and a susceptible individual.

  1. Spread via intermediate sourceB2formal

    The transfer of a pathogen from an infected host to a new host through an intermediate object, organism, or environment, rather than direct contact.

    ruРаспространение через промежуточный источник

    • The virus can spread through indirect transmission via contaminated surfaces.
    • Indirect transmission of the disease occurred through shared needles.
    • Proper hygiene reduces the risk of indirect transmission in hospitals.