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Humans alone have hundreds of diseases that are caused by viruses. A very limited sampling includes:

1. The common cold, which is caused by rhinoviruses.

2. Some types of food poisoning from eating shellfish, caused by noroviruses.

3. Genital warts, which are caused by one strain of herpes simplex virus.

4. AIDS, which is caused by infection with HIV.

5. Cervical cancer, which is caused by infection with human papillomavirus.

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Non-infectious diseases are conditions that are not caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Instead, they typically result from genetic, environmental, lifestyle, or other factors, including conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and autoimmune disorders. These diseases are not spread from person to person like infectious diseases.


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Yes, some diseases are specific to humans and cannot be transmitted to other species. Examples include diseases caused by human-specific viruses like HIV and certain genetic disorders that are unique to humans.


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