Communicable disease
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for information about communicable diseases, which are illnesses that can be transmitted from one person to another. This typically includes discussions about causes, prevention, symptoms, and examples of such diseases.
Answer
Illnesses spread through viruses or bacteria via contact, fluids, air, or bites.
Communicable diseases are illnesses caused by viruses or bacteria that people spread to one another through contact with contaminated surfaces, bodily fluids, blood products, insect bites, or through the air.
Answer for screen readers
Communicable diseases are illnesses caused by viruses or bacteria that people spread to one another through contact with contaminated surfaces, bodily fluids, blood products, insect bites, or through the air.
More Information
Communicable diseases, also known as infectious or transmissible diseases, are spread from person to person through various forms of contact, including direct and indirect interaction with contaminated items or beings.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing communicable diseases with non-communicable diseases, which cannot be spread from person to person.
Sources
- Communicable Disease - Alameda County Public Health Department - acphd.org
- Communicable Diseases | Wisconsin Department of Health Services - dhs.wisconsin.gov
- Communicable Disease Fact Sheets - health.ny.gov
