The Most Common Mode of Disease Transmission in UTIs Is

Question

The most common mode of disease transmission in UTIs is ________.
A)fomites
B)indirect contact
C)opportunism
D)aerosol
E)endogenous transfer

Accepted Answer

Endogenous transfer is the most common mode of disease transmission in UTIs. This occurs when microorganisms from the patient's own normal flora (e.g. Escherichia coli) colonize the urinary tract and cause an infection. Other modes of transmission such as fomites, indirect contact, opportunism, and aerosol are not typically implicated in UTI transmission.