AEMCA Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT a way that pathogens can be transmitted?

Airborne
Skin contact
Genetic inheritance
Contact with fluids

The correct answer is: Genetic inheritance

Genetic inheritance is not a mode of transmission for pathogens in the same way that the other options are. Pathogens typically spread through external factors such as airborne particles, direct skin contact, or contact with bodily fluids, all of which involve the exchange or exposure to infectious agents from one individual to another. In contrast, genetic inheritance refers to the transmission of genes and traits from parent to offspring through chromosomes. While certain diseases may have a genetic component, pathogens themselves are not passed down through genetic mechanisms. Understanding the different modes of pathogen transmission is crucial for infection control and public health safety.