How Do Reservoirs Contribute to Disease Transmission?
Reservoirs contribute to disease transmission in various ways:
Direct Transmission: This occurs when pathogens are directly transferred from the reservoir to the host, such as through respiratory droplets or physical contact. Indirect Transmission: This involves intermediaries like vectors (e.g., mosquitoes, ticks) or fomites (e.g., contaminated objects). Environmental Exposure: Pathogens in environmental reservoirs can infect hosts through ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact.
