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Which of the following diseases is NOT spread by droplet infection?

a. diphtheria
b. measles
c. tuberculosis
d. botulism
e. the common cold

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Answer: d) botulism

Step-by-step explanation:

Droplet transmission occurs when bacteria or viruses travel on relatively large respiratory droplets that people sneeze, cough, drip, or exhale.

Many common infections can spread by droplet transmission in at least some cases, including: Common cold, Diphtheria, Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum), Influenza, Meningitis, Mycoplasma, Mumps, Pertussis (whooping cough), Plague, Rubella, Strep (strep throat, scarlet fever, pneumonia), Tuberculosis, measles.

Frequent hand cleansing, especially with instant hand sanitizers, can help prevent droplet transmission.

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