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4. Modes of Transmission 4. Modes of Transmission Breaking the chain at the ‘mode of transmission’ is one of the most important ways to interrupt the spread of infection. This is where infection prevention and control strategies can be most successful. Microorganisms are transmitted in health care settings by four main routes: • Contact • Droplet • Airborne • Common vehicle Routine Practices are designed to reduce the risk of transmission. Microorganisms vary by size, the length of time that they survive on surfaces or in the air and the method of getting around. These factors plus the variability in virulence, the complications of treatment and the complex symptoms may require special treatment of some patients. These ‘Additional Precautions’ are grouped, based on the mode of transmission of the infectious agent. 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