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which situations put people at risk for disease transmission? check all that apply. sneezing without covering their noses disinfecting water from a local stream before drinking cutting up vegetables on a dirty countertop getting bitten from an infected mosquito washing hands before handling food having close physical contact with a person who is sick

Explanation:

Sneezing without covering can spread germs through droplets. Drinking untreated water from a local stream may contain pathogens. Cutting vegetables on a dirty countertop can transfer bacteria. Getting bitten by an infected mosquito can transmit diseases like malaria or dengue. Close physical contact with a sick person can lead to disease - transmission. Washing hands before handling food is a preventive measure, not a risk - factor.

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sneezing without covering their noses, disinfecting water from a local stream before drinking, cutting up vegetables on a dirty countertop, getting bitten from an infected mosquito, having close physical contact with a person who is sick