ARRT Patient Care Practice Exam

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What type of infection can be transmitted both directly and through airborne means?

Gonorrhea
Tuberculosis
Staphylococcus
Syphilis

The correct answer is: Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is recognized as a respiratory infection that can be transmitted both directly through personal contact and indirectly through the air. When a person with active tuberculosis coughs or sneezes, they release infectious droplets containing the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. These droplets can remain suspended in the air for extended periods, allowing other individuals to inhale them, leading to the airborne transmission of the infection. Direct transmission can occur in situations where individuals are in close proximity to an infected person, which is typical in confined spaces. This dual route of transmission significantly contributes to the spreading capabilities of tuberculosis within communities, making it a public health concern. Other infections mentioned in the choices typically do not share this airborne transmission feature, reinforcing the unique characteristics of tuberculosis regarding its transmission pathways.