Texas Cosmetology Operator Written ExamSanitation, Disinfection, and SafetyMedium
Which of the following describes the most likely mode of transmission for ringworm (tinea corporis) in a salon setting?
- ACommon vehicle transmission through contaminated food or water.
- BDirect or indirect contact with contaminated surfaces or implements.
- CAirborne transmission through sneezing or coughing.
- DVector-borne transmission via insects.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Direct or indirect contact with contaminated surfaces or implements.
Ringworm is a fungal infection primarily spread through direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or animal, or indirectly through contact with contaminated objects (fomites) like salon tools, towels, or chairs. This falls under direct and indirect contact transmission.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Ringworm is not typically transmitted through contaminated food or water.
- C. Ringworm is not an airborne disease.
- D. Insects are not typically vectors for ringworm transmission.
Contact Transmission
The most common mode of disease transmission, involving either direct physical contact or indirect contact via contaminated objects.
- Direct: skin-to-skin contact.
- Indirect: contact with fomites (inanimate objects).
- Crucial in salon settings for fungal, bacterial, and viral skin infections.
Memory trick: Don't Contact, Don't Catch!