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*Genetic* disorders, as the name says, are due to one's *genes*, ie, one's DNA. It is something that one is born with. They are not contagious.
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What was a direct result of discovery that germs caused disease?
Improved sanitation was the direct result of the discovery that germs caused disease. Hospitals changed their practices to keep diseases from being spread.
Do germs have DNA?
Germs is not a word used since it can cover viruses and fungi as well as bacteria. Bacteria do not have a nucleus. They have genetic material but it is not inside a membrane. Only a nucleus has a membrane and our own cells have this membrane bound genetic material.
Would you classify viruses as a livind thing or nonliving thing?
Living. Because viruses are caused by germs...which are living organisms
How long do bronchitis germs live outside the body?
AnswerBronchitis is in the bronchial and in the lungs and MUST be treated with antibiotics before it turns into a humdinger of a case of pneumonia. Bronchitis is not contagious. I use to suffer from Bronchitis for 10 years and could count on it for each of those years. Antibiotics knocked it right out of me. When I went into menopause I ceased getting Bronchitis. It is HIGHLY contagious actually!Bronchitis is caused usually by bacterial or viral infections. However, it is contagious and can also be caused just by being in touch with the infected person. Second hand smoke can even result in accumulation of irritants in the air passage which in turn can result in bronchitis.Is Bronchitis contagious?It is extremely true. It is contagious disease. The virus can transfer the disease when you sneeze or cough. In the initial stage, there is a swelling in the air passage. At this time, there is no formation of virus. When the bacteria released by the patients through sneeze and cough spreads through the air, the disease gets spread to others around. The infected person should consult a physician immediately and get medicines. Otherwise it leads to pneumonia too. Both the types of Bronchitis are contagious. The viral infection is powerful and it may affect the healthy people around through indirect and direct contacts.
Do germs sleep?
No, bacteria (germs) do not sleep.
Is skin boil like herpes?
No. Herpes are caused by a virus which is contagious. Boils are caused by other germs, and they are not contagious.
How can diseases be contagious?
Some diseases can be contagious because of the bacteria is in germs in the air
Are bacteria caused coughs contagious?
Yes they are contageouse because many gearms lay in a cough that's why they put there arm up to block the germs
Is phenomia contagious?
Yes, it is. It spreads in coughs and sneezes, and the germs make their way into the air if the victim doesn't cover their mouth when they sneeze or cough. People then can inhale the germs, and it then becomes contagious.
Why is heart disease not contagious?
Contagious diseases are caused by Viruses, Bacteria and Germs. Heart disease is caused by a degenerative condition caused by age or environmental conditions in the body.
Is pneumonia is contagious?
No, pneumonia itself is not contagious, but the infection that caused it could be. For example, if you had a respiratory infection that was caused by a contagious bug, and then the infection led to pneumonia, someone else could have caught the bug from you. It doesn't, however, mean they will develop pneumonia.Pneumonia basically means a fluid accumulation in the lungs - this can be caused by all sorts of viruses, bacteria, or fungi which may be community acquired e.g. "legionella" and "staph aureus" or hospital acquired e.g. "gram-negative bacteria." - it also can be caused if you simply inhale water or any other liquid (this type of pneumonia, as well as its cause, is obviously not contagious).So, even though pneumonia itself is not contagious, the causes that lead to it can be. Sneeze into a hanky and wash your hands frequently to avoid spreading the germs. Frequent hand washing is the most effective way to avoid catching the germs which do cause respiratory infections.
What is the differnece between and infectious and containous disease?
Infectious diseases are caused by germs that get into the body, but will not always be spread to other people. A contagious disease is something that someone else will most likely catch.
What are the diseases caused by?
and germs
How is diseases caused?
germs and uncleanness
Are all diseases caused by germs?
nope
The presense in the body of disease is caused by?
germs
Is pnemonia contagious?
No, pneumonia itself is not contagious, but the infection that caused it could be. For example, if you had a respiratory infection that was caused by a contagious bug, and then the infection led to pneumonia, someone else could have caught the bug from you. It doesn't, however, mean they will develop pneumonia.Pneumonia basically means a fluid accumulation in the lungs - this can be caused by all sorts of viruses, bacteria, or fungi which may be community acquired e.g. "legionella" and "staph aureus" or hospital acquired e.g. "gram-negative bacteria." - it also can be caused if you simply inhale water or any other liquid (this type of pneumonia, as well as its cause, is obviously not contagious).So, even though pneumonia itself is not contagious, the causes that lead to it can be. Sneeze into a hanky and wash your hands frequently to avoid spreading the germs. Frequent hand washing is the most effective way to avoid catching the germs which do cause respiratory infections.
