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What is the single most important hygiene activity for preventing infection from blood borne diseases?
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handwashing
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What diseases are always caused by a bacterial infection?
Diphtheria
What disease does dietary fiber prevent?
Dietary fiber can play a role in preventing diseases of the colon. Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate.
Which organism is not affected by any diseases?
None to my knowledge. Even bacteria are susceptible to infection by viruses.
What disease is carried in the air?
AIR-BORNE DISEASES Infectious disease spread by droplet infection have long been one of the most deadly branches of disease. 'It has been calculated that about half of all episodes of human illness are caused by respiratory viruses. Most of these are of course quite trivial infections like the most frequent of them all, the common cold.' 1 In England and Wales in 1850, infectious diseases 'were responsible for some 60 per cent of all deaths, air-borne diseases being about twice as significant as water and food-borne.' 2 '"Droplet infection" continues as 'by far the commonest and most important in civilized countries'. 3 Add to colds and 'flu 'the fact that most of the generalized infections of childhood such as measles, chickenpox, mumps and rubella are also spread by the respiratory route and it becomes clear that, in advanced countries, droplet infection is much the most important route by which infectious diseases spread.
What are the diseases caused by droplet infection?
Flu, bird flu, swine flu, other respiratory viral infections, strep throat, pneumonia and tuberculosis are but few of the diseases, that are caused by droplet infections.
What is the most important personal hygiene practice for preventing infection from Bloodborne disease?
WASHING YOUR HANDS is the most important personal hygiene practice for preventing infection from bloodborne diseases.
What are the importence of cleanliness?
Being clean is important in preventing the spread of infections and diseases.
What are the characteristics of health dimension?
According to me following are health dimension - Wight Diet Preventing diseases Sleeping Environment Physical activity
What is lutein used for?
It may play an important role in maintaining vision and preventing such eye diseases as ARMD and cataracts
How can antibodies or vaccinations help us to become immune to diseases?
Vaccinations helps to trigger the immune system in the body to produce antibodies. Once the immune system has been boosted up, it helps to prevent infection in the body thus preventing you from diseases
What is the medical term meaning specialist in the study of immunity?
An Imunologist works on preventing communicable diseases. A Nutritionist works on preventing dietary deficiency diseases. An Internist is a physician who works on preventing the beginning of or the negative effects of preventable diseases and chronic diseases.
What diseases is tetanus preventing?
Tetanus does not prevent a disease; it is a disease.
What is the name for the way of preventing diseases like smallpox?
immunisation
What happens when the chain of infection is broken?
When the chain of infection is broken, the spread of the infectious agent is stopped. This can be achieved by practicing good hygiene, wearing personal protective equipment, isolating infected individuals, and following proper sanitation protocols. Breaking the chain of infection is crucial in preventing the transmission of diseases and maintaining public health.
Why are gloves important in EMS calls?
In EMS calls gloves are important because gloves help prevent the spread of infection most commonly diseases transferable by blood
What is the study of infection?
Pathology is the study of diseases.
Do you get diseases from sucking penis?
You can if the person has an infection.
