The Pathogen Transmission Ontology describes the tranmission methods of human disease pathogens describing how a pathogen is transmitted from one host, reservoir, or source to another host. The pathogen transmission may occur either directly or indirectly and may involve animate vectors or inanimate vehicles. Pathogen Transmission Ontology https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ 10:10:2022 13:01 transmission_process 1.2 lschriml definition has ontology root term description title license database_cross_reference has_exact_synonym has_obo_format_version has_obo_namespace A process that is the means during which the pathogen is transmitted directly or indirectly from its natural reservoir, a susceptible host or source to a new host. transmission_process TRANS:0000000 transmission process TRANS:0000000 A process that is the means during which the pathogen is transmitted directly or indirectly from its natural reservoir, a susceptible host or source to a new host. https://courses.lumenlearning.com/microbiology/chapter/modes-of-disease-transmission/ https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section10.html Direct transmission is a transmission process that is the means during which the pathogen is transmitted immediately from a reservoir, source or host to another host. transmission_process TRANS:0000001 direct transmission TRANS:0000001 Direct transmission is a transmission process that is the means during which the pathogen is transmitted immediately from a reservoir, source or host to another host. https://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/files/directindtranspi.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section10.html Indirect transmission is a transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host to another host by intermediary vehicles, vectors or as airborne dust particles. transmission_process TRANS:0000002 indirect transmission TRANS:0000002 Indirect transmission is a transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host to another host by intermediary vehicles, vectors or as airborne dust particles. https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section10.html Mechanical transmission is an indirect vector-borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host to another host by being transported on the external surface of the vector. transmission_process TRANS:0000003 mechanical transmission TRANS:0000003 Mechanical transmission is an indirect vector-borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host to another host by being transported on the external surface of the vector. https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section10.html transmission_process TRANS:0000004 obsolete unknown true TRANS:0000004 Vector-borne transmission is an indirect transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an animate intermediary vector to another host. Most vectors are arthropods such as mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks. transmission_process TRANS:0000005 vector-borne transmission TRANS:0000005 Vector-borne transmission is an indirect transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an animate intermediary vector to another host. Most vectors are arthropods such as mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vector_(epidemiology) https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section10.html Congenital transmission is a direct transmission process during which the pathogen is transmitted directly from mother to child at or around the time of birth. mother-to-child transmission transmission_process TRANS:0000006 congenital transmission TRANS:0000006 Congenital transmission is a direct transmission process during which the pathogen is transmitted directly from mother to child at or around the time of birth. http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/congenital Contact transmission is a direct transmission process during which the pathogen is transmitted from a reservoir, source or host to another host by kissing, skin-to-skin contact, sexual intercourse, or by contact with soil or vegetation containing the pathogen. transmission_process TRANS:0000007 contact transmission TRANS:0000007 Contact transmission is a direct transmission process during which the pathogen is transmitted from a reservoir, source or host to another host by kissing, skin-to-skin contact, sexual intercourse, or by contact with soil or vegetation containing the pathogen. https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section10.html Droplet spread transmission is a direct transmission process during which the pathogen is transmitted from a reservoir, source or host to another host by spray of aerosols over a short distance, spray from sneezing, coughing or talking. transmission_process TRANS:0000008 droplet spread transmission TRANS:0000008 Droplet spread transmission is a direct transmission process during which the pathogen is transmitted from a reservoir, source or host to another host by spray of aerosols over a short distance, spray from sneezing, coughing or talking. https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section10.html Airborne transmission is an indirect transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host to another host while suspended in the air as dust. transmission_process TRANS:0000009 airborne transmission TRANS:0000009 Airborne transmission is an indirect transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host to another host while suspended in the air as dust. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airborne_disease#Transmission Vehicle-borne transmission is an indirect transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host to another host by inanimate intermediary vehicle objects. transmission_process TRANS:0000010 vehicle-borne transmission TRANS:0000010 Vehicle-borne transmission is an indirect transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host to another host by inanimate intermediary vehicle objects. https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section10.html Vehicle-borne fomite transmission is an indirect vehicle-borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host to another host by inanimate objects including: medical instruments, cloth, fur, metal or plastic utensils. transmission_process TRANS:0000011 vehicle-borne fomite transmission TRANS:0000011 Vehicle-borne fomite transmission is an indirect vehicle-borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host to another host by inanimate objects including: medical instruments, cloth, fur, metal or plastic utensils. https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section10.html Vehicle-borne ingestion transmission is an indirect vehicle-borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host to another host by ingestion of fluids or foods or food products including: food, water, milk, or meat products. transmission_process TRANS:0000012 vehicle-borne ingestion transmission TRANS:0000012 Vehicle-borne ingestion transmission is an indirect vehicle-borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host to another host by ingestion of fluids or foods or food products including: food, water, milk, or meat products. https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section10.html Vehicle-borne medical transmission is an indirect vehicle-borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host to another host by biological products including: blood, serum, plasma, tissue, or organs. transmission_process TRANS:0000013 vehicle-borne medical transmission TRANS:0000013 Vehicle-borne medical transmission is an indirect vehicle-borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host to another host by biological products including: blood, serum, plasma, tissue, or organs. https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section10.html Vector-borne bite transmission is an indirect vector-borne transmission during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred by insect bites from a reservoir, source or host via a vector to another host. transmission_process TRANS:0000014 vector-borne bite transmission TRANS:0000014 Vector-borne bite transmission is an indirect vector-borne transmission during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred by insect bites from a reservoir, source or host via a vector to another host. https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section10.html Biological transmission is an indirect vector-borne transmission process during which the pathogen is transported, from a reservoir, source or host to another host, within the vector and undergoes part of it's lifecycle in the vector. vector-borne gastro-intestinal transmission_process TRANS:0000015 biologic transmission TRANS:0000015 Biological transmission is an indirect vector-borne transmission process during which the pathogen is transported, from a reservoir, source or host to another host, within the vector and undergoes part of it's lifecycle in the vector. https://www.oie.int/doc/ged/D6818.PDF transmission_process TRANS:0000016 obsolete undocumented true TRANS:0000016 transmission_process TRANS:0000017 obsolete not curated true TRANS:0000017 Placental transmission is a congenital transmission process during which the pathogen is transmitted directly from mother to child across the placental barrier. transmission_process TRANS:0000018 placental transmission TRANS:0000018 Placental transmission is a congenital transmission process during which the pathogen is transmitted directly from mother to child across the placental barrier. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mplusdictionary.html Arthropod borne transmission is a vector-borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an animate intermediary arthropod vector to another host. transmission_process TRANS:0000019 arthropod borne transmission TRANS:0000019 Arthropod borne transmission is a vector-borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an animate intermediary arthropod vector to another host. https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section10.html Insect borne transmission is an arthropod vector-borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an intermediary insect vector such as a flea or mosquito to another host. transmission_process TRANS:0000020 insect borne transmission TRANS:0000020 Insect borne transmission is an arthropod vector-borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an intermediary insect vector such as a flea or mosquito to another host. http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/course/ent425/text18/humanvectors.html Mosquito borne transmission is an insect borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an intermediary mosquito vector to another host. transmission_process TRANS:0000021 mosquito borne transmission TRANS:0000021 Mosquito borne transmission is an insect borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an intermediary mosquito vector to another host. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosquito Anopheles gambiae borne transmission is a mosquito borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an intermediary mosquito vector of the species Anopheles gambiae to another host. transmission_process TRANS:0000022 Anopheles gambiae borne transmission TRANS:0000022 Anopheles gambiae borne transmission is a mosquito borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an intermediary mosquito vector of the species Anopheles gambiae to another host. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosquito Flea borne transmission is an insect borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an intermediary flea vector to another host. transmission_process TRANS:0000023 flea borne transmission TRANS:0000023 Flea borne transmission is an insect borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an intermediary flea vector to another host. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flea Tick borne transmission is an arachnid borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an intermediary tick vector to another host. transmission_process TRANS:0000024 tick borne transmission TRANS:0000024 Tick borne transmission is an arachnid borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an intermediary tick vector to another host. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tick http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vector_%28disease%29 Copepod borne transmission is a vector-borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an animate intermediary copepod vector to another host. transmission_process TRANS:0000025 copepod borne transmission TRANS:0000025 Copepod borne transmission is a vector-borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an animate intermediary copepod vector to another host. https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section10.html Dracunculus medinensis borne transmission is a copepod borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an animate intermediary copepod vector of the species Dracunculus medinensis to another host. Guinea worm borne transmission_process TRANS:0000026 Dracunculus medinensis borne transmission TRANS:0000026 Dracunculus medinensis borne transmission is a copepod borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an animate intermediary copepod vector of the species Dracunculus medinensis to another host. https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section10.html Arachnid borne transmission is an arthropod vector-borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an intermediary arthropod vector such as a tick to another host. transmission_process TRANS:0000027 arachnid borne transmission TRANS:0000027 Arachnid borne transmission is an arthropod vector-borne transmission process during which the pathogen is indirectly transferred from a reservoir, source or host via an intermediary arthropod vector such as a tick to another host. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vector_%28disease%29 Propagative transmission is an indirect vector-borne biological transmission process during which the pathogen that is ingested with the blood meal undergoes simple multiplication in the body of the vector. transmission_process TRANS:0000028 propagative transmission TRANS:0000028 Propagative transmission is an indirect vector-borne biological transmission process during which the pathogen that is ingested with the blood meal undergoes simple multiplication in the body of the vector. https://www.oie.int/doc/ged/D6818.PDF Cyclopropagative transmission is an indirect vector-borne biological transmission process during which the pathogen undergoes a developmental cycle (changes from one stage to another) as well as multiplication in the body of the vector. transmission_process TRANS:0000029 cyclopropagative transmission TRANS:0000029 Cyclopropagative transmission is an indirect vector-borne biological transmission process during which the pathogen undergoes a developmental cycle (changes from one stage to another) as well as multiplication in the body of the vector. https://www.oie.int/doc/ged/D6818.PDF Cyclodevelopmental transmission is an indirect vector-borne biological transmission process during which the pathogen undergoes developmental changes from one stage to another, but does not multiply. transmission_process TRANS:0000030 cyclodevelopmental transmission TRANS:0000030 Cyclodevelopmental transmission is an indirect vector-borne biological transmission process during which the pathogen undergoes developmental changes from one stage to another, but does not multiply. https://www.oie.int/doc/ged/D6818.PDF Transovarial transmission is an indirect vector-borne biological transmission process during which the pathogen is transmitted from the female parent through the eggs to the offspring and the developing egg is infected. transmission_process TRANS:0000031 transovarial transmission TRANS:0000031 Transovarial transmission is an indirect vector-borne biological transmission process during which the pathogen is transmitted from the female parent through the eggs to the offspring and the developing egg is infected. https://www.oie.int/doc/ged/D6818.PDF Vertical transmission is an indirect vector-borne biological transmission process during which the pathogen is transmitted from the female parent through the eggs to the offspring. Only the ovarial sheath and oviduct are infected. The egg becomes infected as it passes down the oviduct and is inseminated. transmission_process TRANS:0000032 vertical transmission TRANS:0000032 Vertical transmission is an indirect vector-borne biological transmission process during which the pathogen is transmitted from the female parent through the eggs to the offspring. Only the ovarial sheath and oviduct are infected. The egg becomes infected as it passes down the oviduct and is inseminated. https://www.oie.int/doc/ged/D6818.PDF Trans-stadial transmission is an indirect vector-borne biological transmission process during which the newly hatched larval stages are infected with the pathogen, which is then transmitted to subsequent development stages of the vector. transmission_process TRANS:0000033 trans-stadial transmission TRANS:0000033 Trans-stadial transmission is an indirect vector-borne biological transmission process during which the newly hatched larval stages are infected with the pathogen, which is then transmitted to subsequent development stages of the vector. https://www.oie.int/doc/ged/D6818.PDF Veneral transmission is an indirect vector-borne biological transmission process during which the pathogen is transferred to uninfected female vectors in the seminal fluid during copulation. transmission_process TRANS:0000034 veneral transmission TRANS:0000034 Veneral transmission is an indirect vector-borne biological transmission process during which the pathogen is transferred to uninfected female vectors in the seminal fluid during copulation. https://www.oie.int/doc/ged/D6818.PDF The Pathogen Transmission Ontology describes the tranmission methods of human disease pathogens describing how a pathogen is transmitted from one host, reservoir, or source to another host. The pathogen transmission may occur either directly or indirectly and may involve animate vectors or inanimate vehicles. Pathogen Transmission Ontology https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ 10:10:2022 13:01 transmission_process 1.2 lschriml