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Define communicable disease and provide examples.
Communicable disease is a disease that can be transmitted from one person to another. Examples include diarrhea, cholera, dysentery, AIDS, hepatitis, and tuberculosis.
What are the main causes of communicable diseases?
The main causes of communicable diseases are infection and infestation of germs and worms.
What are the modes of transmission for communicable diseases?
The modes of transmission for communicable diseases include direct contact, droplet infection, unsafe blood transfusion, unsafe sexual contact, and fecal-oral route.
What is direct contact as a mode of transmission?
Direct contact is a mode of transmission where germs and worms are transferred from one person to another through physical contact.
How does air contamination contribute to the transmission of diseases?
Air contamination can cause specific diseases that are easily transmitted from one person to another.
Study Notes
Communicable Diseases
- A communicable disease is a disease that can be transmitted from one person to another through various modes of transmission.
Causes of Communicable Diseases
- Infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
- Poor hygiene and sanitation
- Inadequate immunization
- Contaminated food and water
- Insect vectors such as mosquitoes and ticks
Modes of Transmission for Communicable Diseases
- Direct contact: physical contact with an infected person or their bodily secretions
- Indirect contact: contact with contaminated objects or surfaces
- Airborne transmission: through the air when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes
- Vector-borne transmission: through the bite of an infected insect or tick
- Waterborne transmission: through contaminated water
- Foodborne transmission: through contaminated food
Direct Contact
- Direct contact involves physical contact with an infected person or their bodily secretions, such as:
- Touching
- Kissing
- Sharing needles
- Skin-to-skin contact
Air Contamination
- Air contamination occurs when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes, releasing droplets into the air that can be inhaled by others
- Airborne transmission can occur through:
- Inhaling droplets that contain infectious agents
- Touching contaminated surfaces and then touching one's face or mouth
Test your knowledge on air-borne and blood-borne diseases like diarrhea, cholera, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and tuberculosis (TB). Learn about the causes, transmission, and prevention of these communicable diseases.
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