Direct contact transmission occurs when infectious agents are transferred from one person to another through physical contact. This can involve:
- Touching: Skin-to-skin contact can transfer pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi. - Kissing: Saliva can carry infectious agents, making kissing a mode of transmission for certain diseases. - Sexual Contact: Sexual activity can transmit sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like HIV, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
