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Can rabies transmitted from person to person?

"A vector is an animal, insect, or living organism that can carry and transmit communicable diseases to humans. The abatement or proper handling of vectors is important to the prevention of human illness." - http://www.yolocounty.org/org/Health/eh/general/bitesandvectors.asp#vector Therefore, a bat, a skunk, a dog or whatever animal carrying rabies is a vector... meaning rabies (a communicable disease) is a vector transmitted disease.


Is tetanus communicable?

No. Not under normal circumstances. Tetanus is a communicable disease that is acquired by exposure to the bacterium or its spores in soil. Human-human contact of any sort will not transmit tetanus from one person to another. However any infectious disease can be passed from an infected patient to a healthy person using medical technology, so it is not true to say it is impossible.


Is malaria communicable or non-communicable?

Malaria is a vector based disease and is considered highly communicable, meaning it can be spread, though not easily from human to human. a vector is an organism that does not cause disease itself but which spreads infection by conveying pathogens from one host to another.


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.


What is xenozoonosis?

Xenozoonosis is an infectious disease transmitted from animal to human by transplantation of animal tissue into a human body.


How is lyme disease transmitted?

Lyme Disease is transmitted to a human through a tick bite if the tick is carrying the spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi. The tick transmits the spirochete which causes the disease. It is most commonly found in the brown deer tick.


Can Lyme disease be spread by exchanging bodily fluids?

Yes, Lymes disease can be transmitted trough contact with blood, for it is spread through the Deer Tick, which is a blood sucking insect that carries the disease . Because of this, it can be transmitted trough the blood, but not other bodily fluids.


How do you describe human papillomavirus?

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease that causes genital warts and can increase the risk of developing some cancers.


Examples of communicable diseases?

Communicable diseases are diseases that pass from one human to another or from an animal to a human. Examples include impetigo, chicken pox, flu, tuberculosis and MRSA.


List of non-communicable diseases?

A non-communicable disease or NCD is a disease which is not infectious. Such diseases may result from genetic or lifestyle factors. A non-communicable disease is an illness that is caused by something other than a pathogen. It might result from hereditary factors, improper diet, smoking, or other factors. Those resulting from lifestyle factors are sometimes called diseases of affluence. Examples include hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mental health problems, asthma, atherosclerosis,allergy etc. The non-communicable diseases are spread by: heredity, surroundings and behavior.============================================================= stroke Cancer, cardio-vascular diseases,prostate hypertrophy,kidney disease,most urinary tract problems that are not STD related,varicose veins,allergies, except for a possible congenital predisposition. Any disease associated with mucous membranes may have a contagious component{even cavities can be contaigious if you try hard enough] anywhere you have draining wound or other fluids can cause contagion. When in doubt, ask the doc.


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.


Can human be infected to asthma by kissing?

Asthma can not be transmitted from one person to another because it is not considered an infectiious disease. However, it can jbe spread due to the fact that People can inhale their asthma symptoms.