Open AccessIntrafamilial Spread of COVID-19 Infection Within Population in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Author(s) -
Nizama Salihefendić,
Muharem Zildžić,
Haris Huseinagić,
Sead Ahmetagić,
Dzenita Salihefendic,
Izet Mašić
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
materia socio-medica/materia socio medica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1986-597X
pISSN - 1512-7680
DOI - 10.5455/msm.2021.33.4-9
Subject(s) - index case , transmission (telecommunications) , medicine , bosnian , covid-19 , serology , population , index (typography) , demography , environmental health , disease , pediatrics , veterinary medicine , outbreak , infectious disease (medical specialty) , virology , immunology , telecommunications , antibody , linguistics , philosophy , sociology , computer science , world wide web
The corona virus is transmitted in three ways: by direct contact with an infected person, by droplets, and by air. Transmission control according to official guidelines can be prevented by keeping a distance, wearing a mask and washing hands. Sharing a space with several members of the immediate or extended family increases the risk of transmission in all three ways. In Traditional Bosnian families two or three generations live in one household. The family doctor is informed with living conditions of the residents and has the opportunity to monitor the rate of secondary transmission from the index case, and then recommend additional preventative and treatment measures.