Spread of diseases

• How can diseases spread?

  Direct

  Indirect

  Airborne

  Vectors

  Fromites

  Inhalation

  Ingestion

  Environment
• Direct spread of disease could be

  The transfer of micro-organism

  Physical contact

  Touch

  Sexual contact

  Oral secretions

  Body lesions

  Requires close contact
• What is Indirect spread of diseases

  Contact with a contaminated surfaces

  Door knobs / handles

  Handrails

  Tables / beds / chairs

  Rugs

  Grooming kits

  Equipment

  Feed bowls

  Medical instruments

  Computer equipment

  Office supplies
• What is Airborne spread of diseases

  Microorganisms can remains in the air for long periods of time
• What ate Vectors?

  Animals that are capable of transferring disease

  Flies, ticks, rats and dogs

  Speak through a bite or feceas
• What are fromites?

  Inanimate objects that aid the spread of disease

  Water trough, door handles, tack, muck out equipment
• What is Inhalation

  Spread through an infected animal by sneezing, Coughing, taking, spewing nasal and throat debris into the air
• What is ingestion

  Contaminated feed and water
• How does the environment effect diseases spreading

  Water supply

  Sanitation facilities

  Food

  Climate