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Infectious diseases are caused by microscopic germs (such as bacteria or viruses) that get into the body and cause problems. Some — but not all — infectious diseases spread directly from one person to another. Infectious diseases that spread from person to person are said to be contagious.
- Are all contagious diseases infectious?
- What is infectious disease?
- What are 5 infectious diseases?
- What are the 4 types of infectious diseases?
- What is the most contagious disease?
- Which is highly contagious disease?
- What are the 5 major types of infectious agents?
- What are the two ways to treat infectious disease?
- Are infectious diseases curable?
- What are the 7 killer diseases?
- What is the deadliest disease?
- What viruses are contagious?
Are all contagious diseases infectious?
All contagious diseases are infectious, but not all infectious diseases are contagious. Contagious diseases are infectious diseases that are easily spread through contact with other people.
What is infectious disease?
Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies. They're normally harmless or even helpful. But under certain conditions, some organisms may cause disease. Some infectious diseases can be passed from person to person.
What are 5 infectious diseases?
Protect yourself and your family from preventable infectious diseases
- Coronaviruses. ...
- Diphtheria. ...
- Ebola. ...
- Flu (Influenza) ...
- Hepatitis. ...
- Hib Disease. ...
- HIV/AIDS. ...
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
What are the 4 types of infectious diseases?
There are different types of pathogens, but we're going to focus on the four most common types: viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.
What is the most contagious disease?
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world.
Which is highly contagious disease?
Also known as whooping cough, pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. The infection causes uncontrollable coughing fits that result in a “whooping” sound and make it difficult to breathe.
What are the 5 major types of infectious agents?
There are five major types of infectious agents: bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and helminths. In addition, a new class of infectious agents, the prions, has recently been recognized.
What are the two ways to treat infectious disease?
How are infectious diseases treated?
- If bacteria cause a disease, treatment with antibiotics usually kills the bacteria and ends the infection.
- Viral infections are usually treated with supportive therapies, like rest and increased fluid intake.
Are infectious diseases curable?
Viral diseases are not treatable with antibiotics, which can only cure bacterial diseases and infections. However, the most common viral diseases, the common cold and the flu, are self-limiting in generally healthy people.
What are the 7 killer diseases?
7 Deadliest Diseases in History: Where are they now?
- The Black Death: Bubonic Plague. ...
- The Speckled Monster: Smallpox. ...
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) ...
- Avian Influenza: Not Just One For The Birds. ...
- Ebola: On The Radar Again. ...
- Leprosy: A Feared Disease That Features In The Old Testament. ...
- Polio: The Most Dreaded Childhood Disease Of The 1940-50s.
What is the deadliest disease?
The deadliest disease in the world is coronary artery disease (CAD). Also called ischemic heart disease, CAD occurs when the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart become narrowed. Untreated CAD can lead to chest pain, heart failure, and arrhythmias.
What viruses are contagious?
Common examples of contagious viral diseases include the flu, the common cold, HIV, and herpes. Other types of viral diseases spread through other means, such as the bite of an infected insect.
