MEDICINE
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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A disease that cannot be spread to others.
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A disease that can be spread to others.
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A disease that can only be spread by mosquitoes.
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A disease that can be caused by disinfectants.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Infectious diseases are caused by organisms (germs) such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Germs are a part of everyday life and are found in the air, soil, water and in and on our bodies. Some germs are helpful and even help us to stay healthy, while others are harmful and cause infection.
Detailed explanation-2: -Infectious diseases commonly spread through the direct transfer of bacteria, viruses or other germs from one person to another. This can happen when an individual with the bacterium or virus touches, kisses, or coughs or sneezes on someone who isn’t infected.
Detailed explanation-3: -About Our Name. Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by germs (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) that enter the body, multiply, and can cause an infection. Some infectious diseases are contagious (or communicable), meaning they are capable of spreading from one person to another.
Detailed explanation-4: -Infectious diseases are the diseases caused by various pathogenic microorganisms such as virus, bacteria, protozoan, fungi, and other parasites. These infectious diseases can be transmitted by animals, humans, insects or other agents.
Detailed explanation-5: -Infectious diseases spread from one infected person to a healthy person. They are spread by various agents such as water, food, vectors, etc. Water-borne diseases are spread by the consumption of contaminated water such as cholera.