A nurse is teaching members of the community about vertical transmission of a disease. Which of the following would the nurse most likely discuss?
a. Transmission through breast milk
b. Transmission through sexual contact
c. Transmission from mosquito bites
d. Transmission through contaminated food
ANS: A
Vertical transmission is the passing of infection from parent to offspring via sperm, placenta, milk, or contact in the vaginal canal at birth. Transmission through sexual contact is horizontal transmission. Transmission from mosquito bites is vector transmission. Transmission from con-taminated food is common vehicle transmission.
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