Explain any three preventive measures to control microbial infections.
Three preventive measures to control microbial infections are:
(a) Avoiding contaminated food and water: Many infections spread through contaminated food and water and can be easily prevented by avoiding contaminated food and water.
(b) Preventing vectors: Some diseases spread through vectors like a mosquito. These diseases can be prevented by putting a check on the breeding grounds for these vectors.
(c) Maintaining hygiene: Many diseases like Coronavirus are transmitted through water droplets that come out of our nose and mouth. Maintaining personal hygiene is the best way to avoid contracting such diseases