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Bot Examples of disease transmission through indirect contact include:
1. Airborne transmission: This occurs when a person inhales droplets containing infectious agents, such as viruses or bacteria, that have been released into the air by an infected person. Examples include the common cold, influenza, and tuberculosis.
2. Vector-borne transmission: This occurs when a disease is transmitted by an insect or other animal, such as a mosquito or tick. Examples include malaria, Lyme disease, and West Nile virus.
3. Fecal-oral transmission: This occurs when a person ingests food or water contaminated with fecal matter containing infectious agents. Examples include hepatitis A, typhoid fever, and cholera.
4. Contaminated objects: This occurs when a person touches an object contaminated with infectious agents, such as a doorknob or a toy. Examples include the common cold, influenza, and norovirus.