Some diseases, like the common cold, are transmitted very easily, while others require transmission of tainted blood between victims. what can we infer about the ease of transmission of scarlet fever, in light of beth’s illness, and the precautions that hannah insists on taking after her diagnosis? it is easily spread and can be deadly. it is easily spread but is not very serious. it is difficult to spread but can be deadly. it is difficult to spread and is not very serious