You notice a patient's isolation sign indicates contact precautions. What is the primary reason for this isolation type?

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To prevent transmission through direct contact or contaminated surfaces. Contact precautions are used when a patient has an infection spread through direct contact with the patient or contaminated surfaces. Airborne precautions prevent airborne transmission, droplet precautions prevent droplet transmission, and standard precautions address bloodborne pathogen exposure. Contact precautions require gloves and gowns when entering the room.