mode of transmission of nosocomial infection

Route of Transmission of HAIs

  1. Contact Route

Hands, dressing, fomites, comb

  1. Airborne route

Droplet

Dust

Aerosols

Respiratory tack pathogen

  1. Oral route

Prepared unhygienic food in the hospital

  1. Body fluids

Saliva

Semen

Vaginal secretion

  1. Parenteral routes

Accidentally injury from sharp instruments, needle stick injury

Contaminated infusion fluid

Transmission of infection by blood transfusion.

For example; HIV, Hepatitis B

Contaminated blood products