MEDICINE
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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pathogens
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decomposers
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens, which include bacteria, fungi, protozoa, worms, viruses, and even infectious proteins called prions. Pathogens of all classes must have mechanisms for entering their host and for evading immediate destruction by the host immune system. Most bacteria are not pathogenic.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pathogens include viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites that invade the body and can cause health issues. Anthrax, HIV, Epstein-Barr virus, and the Zika virus, among many others are examples of pathogens that cause serious diseases.
Detailed explanation-3: -The mode of transmission can include direct contact, droplets, a vector such as a mosquito, a vehicle such as food, or the airborne route.
Detailed explanation-4: -common cold. flu. meningitis. warts, including genital warts. oral and genital herpes. chickenpox/shingles. measles. viral gastroenteritis, including norovirus and rotavirus. More items •03-Apr-2019