CLINICAL MEDICINE

MEDICINE

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are infectious diseases caused by?
A
Bacteria
B
Pathogens
C
Vaccinations
D
Viruses
Explanation: 

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: -They include bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites.

Detailed explanation-3: -A pathogen is simply defined as an organism that has the potential to cause infectious diseases in its host. Most pathogens are able to avoid the immune responses of the host, triggering associated illnesses.

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

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