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Can bacteria cause disease in humans?

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Yes, a communicable disease can be given to another--hence the name 'communicable"

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That is usually how someone gets a bacterial infection; it is spread from someone else.

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Many bacterial diseases are contagious. Examples include strep throat and chlamydia.

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yes, if you aren't careful not to.

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yes it can

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