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According to recent studies, it may be possible but very rare; and certainly not through casual contact, coughing/sneezing, etc. I have Lyme's and have done extensive research on the disease, and one major problem is that most doctors themselves to not understand the disease and then often misinform patients. Contrary to the common belief that it is only acquired by a tick bite, it may actually be rarely transmitted to another person by sexual transmission, blood exchange, etc. and sometimes congenitally, although according to current research the risk is probably very low, especially compared to common STD's/STI's. Care should be taken to avoid unprotected sex if you know or suspect you may have Lyme's, but it can not be transmitted through casual contact, coughing/sneezing, etc. Sources: Various medical research, including that of of W.T. Harvey, MD, MS, MPH and Patricia Salvato, MD (Diversified Medical Practices, Houston TX, USA)
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Name two human disease caused by RNA viruses and DNA viruses and how are they transmitted?
One human disease caused by an RNA virus is influenza, which is transmitted through respiratory droplets. One human disease caused by a DNA virus is herpes, which is usually transmitted through direct contact with infected lesions or through sexual contact.
Is Epilepsy a communicable disease that can be transmitted from human to human?
No, epilepsy is not a communicable disease and cannot be transmitted from person to person. It is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures due to abnormal brain activity, usually caused by genetic factors, brain injury, infection, or other medical conditions.
What are some examples of human diseases caused by protozoans?
Some protozoa are human parasites, causing diseases.Examples of human diseases caused by protozoa:MalariaAmoebiasisGiardiasisToxoplasmosisCryptosporidiosisTrichomoniasisLeishmaniasisSleeping SicknessDysentery
How can a human contract rabies?
A human can contract rabies through the bite or scratch of an infected animal, typically a wild animal like a bat or raccoon. The virus is transmitted through the saliva of the infected animal entering the bloodstream.
The human eye is sensitive to?
light stimuli which is converted into electrical impulse (current)and then is transmitted to the occipital area of the brain . The image seen by the right eye is transmitted to the left hemisphere and viceversa.
What is the scientific name for cat scratch disease?
The scientific name for cat scratch disease is Bartonella henselae. It is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted to humans through a scratch or bite from an infected cat.
Name of bacteria that causes trench foot?
Bartonella quintana and Bartonella henselae.
How many bacteria species is in the Bartonella genus?
The Bartonella genus includes at least 11 bacteria species, four of which cause human diseases, including cat-scratch disease and bacillary angiomatosis. However, bartonellosis refers exclusively to the disease caused by B. bacilliformis.
How do animals get cat scratch disease?
Cat scratch fever is a blood-based infection with Bartonella. It is transmitted through contact between the cat's blood and the animal's blood.
What is bartonellosis?
Bartonellosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the Bartonella family. It can be transmitted to humans through animal bites or scratches, ticks, or fleas. Symptoms can include fever, fatigue, headache, and swollen lymph nodes. Treatment typically involves antibiotics.
What is the portal of entry for Bartonella henselae?
All animal, humans, insects, carpet, furniture, personal belongings, dirt, sand, toilets, pools.
What is the name of the disease that bartonella quintanna causes?
Bartonella quintana can cause a disease called trench fever.
How is circumvallate papillae transmitted?
It is not transmitted . Its normal human anatomy .
Who isolated Bartonella bacilliformis?
The bacteria, Bartonella bacilliformis, was isolated by Alberto Barton in 1909, but wasn't identified as the cause of the fever until 1940.
As Ted Nugent will tell you Bartonella henselae is a proto-bacterium that causes what condition known as bartonellosis?
Bartonellosis is a bacterial infection caused by Bartonella henselae. It is commonly known as cat-scratch disease because it is often transmitted through scratches or bites from infected cats. Symptoms typically include fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a skin rash.
Who discovered Bartonella henselae?
Bartonella henselae was first identified in 1992 by Dr. Diane Addiss and colleagues in the context of cat scratch disease.
When was Bartonella bacilliformis isolated?
The bacteria, Bartonella bacilliformis, was isolated by Alberto Barton in 1909, but wasn't identified as the cause of the fever until 1940.
