What infections are caused by direct contact?

Infections caused by direct contact include skin infections like impetigo, which is often spread through touching infected skin, and viral infections such as herpes simplex virus (HSV) and human papillomavirus (HPV). Bacterial infections like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can also spread through skin-to-skin contact. Additionally, some parasitic infections, such as scabies and lice, are transmitted directly through physical contact with an infected person.