Give 2 methods of transmission of disease and an example for each

Transmission is the way in which a disease is spread. Transmission of disease can occur in multiple ways. Two methods of this are:1)- vector transmission 2)- waterAn example of vector transmission is tuberculosis in cattle (any organism that can spread disease is called a vector)An example of water transmission is cholera through dirty water.

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