2022HSCShort answer

Q21 (a)

2 marks

Question

Outline ONE way that a pathogen can pass from person to person.

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Solution

Criteria	Marks
Outlines ONE way that a pathogen can pass between hosts	2
Provides some relevant information	1

Sample answer:

Viral particles emitted by one person can be transferred directly through the air and inhaled by another person.

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Syllabus alignment

Module 7 · Infectious Disease

Causes of Infectious DiseaseInvestigate direct-contact, indirect-contact and vector transmission.

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