How do Pathogen Factors Influence Disease Transmission?
The mode of transmission is a critical pathogen factor that influences how a disease spreads within a population. Pathogens can be transmitted through various routes such as direct contact, airborne particles, vectors (like mosquitoes), and contaminated food or water. For instance, respiratory pathogens like influenza spread through airborne droplets, while gastrointestinal pathogens like norovirus spread through contaminated food.
