What are the Common Pediatric Diseases and their Modes of Transmission?
Several common pediatric diseases have specific modes of transmission:
Chickenpox: Primarily spread through airborne droplets and direct contact with an infected person's rash. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: Spread through direct contact with nasal or throat secretions, saliva, fluid from blisters, or feces of an infected person. Influenza: Transmitted through droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus): Spread through droplets and direct contact with contaminated surfaces. Gastroenteritis: Caused by viruses like rotavirus or norovirus, transmitted through direct contact with an infected person or contaminated food and water.
