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What is a communicable disease?

A communicable disease is one that spreads from person to person or from animals to people.

What are the different ways in which communicable diseases spread?

Communicable diseases can spread through direct physical contact, droplets (e.g., from sneezing), exposure to contaminated surfaces or objects, ingestion of contaminated food or water, and insect bites.

What are the symptoms of Covid-19?

Most people infected with the virus will have mild to moderate respiratory symptoms.

What is Covid-19?

<p>Covid-19 is a virus-borne infection caused by the SARS CoV-2 virus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of airborne diseases?

<p>Examples of airborne diseases include influenza, tuberculosis, and measles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of common influenza (flu) viruses?

<p>Types A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the different preventive measures adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic?

<p>Maintaining physical distance, wearing a properly fitted mask, washing hands frequently, following local recommendations, getting vaccinated, and practicing respiratory etiquette.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some symptoms of the flu?

<p>Fever or feverish feeling/chills, cough, sore throat, runny or blocked nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, vomiting, and diarrhea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some complications that can arise from the flu?

<p>Pneumonia, sinus and ear infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are more vulnerable to serious flu complications?

<p>Elderly, young children, and those with certain medical conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Communicable Diseases

  • A communicable disease is an illness that can be transmitted from one person to another through various means.

Modes of Disease Transmission

  • Direct contact: touching, kissing, sexual contact
  • Indirect contact: contaminated food, water, utensils, or surfaces
  • Airborne transmission: through the air, such as coughing or sneezing
  • Vector-borne transmission: through insects, ticks, or other arthropods

Covid-19

  • Covid-19 is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
  • Symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, headache, and sore throat.

Airborne Diseases

  • Examples of airborne diseases include influenza, Covid-19, tuberculosis, and measles.

Influenza (Flu) Viruses

  • There are two main types of influenza viruses: A and B.
  • Type A viruses can infect people and animals, while Type B viruses only infect people.

Covid-19 Pandemic Preventive Measures

  • Social distancing: maintaining a safe physical distance from others
  • Mask-wearing: covering the nose and mouth to reduce transmission
  • Improved hygiene: frequent handwashing and surface cleaning
  • Travel restrictions: limiting non-essential travel to reduce the spread of the virus

Flu Symptoms and Complications

  • Common symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, sore throat, and fatigue.
  • Complications can arise from the flu, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and sinus and ear infections.
  • People more vulnerable to serious flu complications include older adults, young children, and those with certain chronic health conditions.

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