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An infectious disease is a disease that is caused by what?
Infectious diseases are those diseases which are caused by infectious agents (which include microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa and virus, as well as some multicellular animals such as worms) and hence they are the ones which can spread from one person to another. Non-infectious diseases are those diseases that are not caused by infectious agents and do not spread from one person to another.
What causes disorders such as Klinefelter's syndrome and Turner syndrome?
non disjunction of sex chromosomes
Is influenza non infectious?
yesInfluenza is the flu. It is transmitted from one person to another by droplets through coughs and sneezes. So, yes. It is very contagious.
How are noninfectious diseases caused?
Non infectious diseases are spread by the environment, bad nutrition, genetic inheritance, and hereditary diseases.
If nondisjunction occurs what happens?
Chromosomes fails to split during mitosis. That is non-dis junction. Due to that, different proteins are produced. (because the DNA is messed up and so is the amino acid chain. That is why different protein is produced that needed.) That causes serious problems. Not all mutations are harmful.
What is a non infectious disease?
a disease caused by genetics (down syndrome or celiac disease) , envionment/nutrition,(heart disease) or ageing
What is an example of non-infectious disease?
Non-infectious diseases are those that are not caused by pathogens. Examples include Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, and congestive heart failure.
Can you get a vaccine for a non infectious disease?
No, you can't get a vaccine for a non-infectious disease
Is Parkinson's disease a infectious or noninfectious disease?
non infectious
Are mumps infectious or non infectious?
Mumps is an infectious disease.
Is sars infectious or non infectious?
SARS is an infectious disease.
What is it called when you have a disease tha is long lasting and non-infectious?
A long lasting and non-infectious disease is called a CHRONIC Disease.
What are the differences between infectious and non-infectious diseases?
An "infectious disease" an agent that can be passed from one living organism to another. A non-infectious disease is a disease or other condition that cannot be spread to another organism.
Is alzheimers infectious or non infectious?
Huntington's disease is a genetic disease (not carried by an infectious vector) and so, it is not infectious.
Is scurvy an infectious diseases or non infectious diseases?
It is known as a NON-INFECTIOUS disease. as it is caused by the lack of Vitamin C in the body.
What is a noncomminicable disease?
A non-communicable disease, or NCD, is a medical condition or disease which is non-infectious.
Is goitre an acute and non infectious?
goitre is an acute and non-infectious disease
