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Infectious Diseases spread when bacteria or viruses move from the carrier to others.
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Compare the mode of transmission of the common cold with that of malaria?
the common cold is a disease that is only spread to others by direct contact while malaria is the infectious disease that is spread by mosquitos carrying the virus and injecting the host with the bacteria when it bites
What is a disease that cannot be passed from person to person referred to as?
A disease that does not spread is called a non-communicable disease. It is also known as a chronic disease and are in contrast to communicable diseases, which can be transmitted from person to person.
How does Tay-sachs disease differ from an infectious disease such as pneumonia?
Tay-sachs disease differs from an infectious disease because it is a hereditary disease, so it can only be passed from parents to their offspring.
What factors helps spread disease causing bacteria?
well theres no disease that starts bacteria but we dont know so dont think it until it is proved but once it starts it can only be relieved by washing your hands
Is hepatitis b an insect virus or bacteria?
Hepatitis B is an infectious disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) of the Hepadnavirus family. It only has tropism for humans (only infects humans).
Are viruses the only infectious agents living?
No. You also have bacteria, fungi, etc.
Do you capitalize infectious disease?
No, infectious disease is not typically capitalized unless it is part of a title or at the beginning of a sentence.
What is called a disease which spreads from one person to another?
Germs that spread from person to person to cause diseases are contagions.People who are then infected with the germ, only during the active phase of the germ's "life", are then referred to as being contagious.
What are small organisms causing infectious diseases called?
i think they are called Pathogens Bacteria that cause disease are called pathogenic bacteria. Bacteria can cause diseases in humans, in other animals, and also in plants. Some bacteria can only make one particular host ill; others cause trouble in a number of hosts, depending on the host specificity of the bacteria. The diseases caused by bacteria are almost as diverse as the bugs themselves and include food poisoning, tooth ache anthrax, even certain forms of cancer. It is impossible to sum up all bacterial diseases and it would be pretty boring. The Infectious Diseases fact sheets gives brief descriptions of diseases, including infectious diseases.
How long would it take a city of 200000 people to be infected by Ebola?
It depends. Ebola virus Is a highly infectious disease. It is spread not only by the living, but also by the dead. Funeral ceremonies can be a source of exposure of the virus to a large gathering of people. In countries where cadavers of people who died of Ebola are not handled aseptically, the disease can spread very quickly. One method of limiting the spread of the disease is to cremate those who died of the disease. Ebola virus can wipe out a city of 200,000 in two months.
Dental implants but have periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease is caused by infectious bacteria that gets into your gums and causes inflammation. Many implants are needed because of Periodontal Disease. When receiving a dental implant, you will work not only with an oral surgeon but a periodontist will be heavily involved in order to help your gums heal and help the surgeon with the implant.
Is anthrax viral disease?
No it is not, it is only spread by spores.
