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What is the transmission of melanoma?
Melanoma is a non-communicable disease and is not transmitted as an infectious disease is. It is the spreading of the disease.
What is a contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite called?
scabies
Which is considered a contagion?
Any disease easily transmitted by contact is called contagion or contagious disease.
Can acid reflux disease be transmitted?
No. Acid reflux is not contagious nor is it hereditary.
Is meningo a contagious disease?
Meningococcal disease is contagious; it's an infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus). It's transmitted through respiratory secretions.
Is elephantiasis disease contagious?
No, elephantiasis is not a contagious disease. It is caused by parasitic worms transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. The parasites live and reproduce in the lymphatic system, leading to swelling and inflammation of the limbs and genitals.
What is the difference between a genetically inherited vs a contagious disease?
A genetically inherited disease is passed down from parents to their offspring through genes, while a contagious disease is caused by pathogens such as bacteria or viruses that can be transmitted between individuals through direct or indirect contact. Genetically inherited diseases are not contagious and cannot be spread from person to person, whereas contagious diseases can be easily transmitted between individuals.
Can rheumatoid arthritis be transmitted by saliva and kissing?
No Ra is an Autoimmune disease and it is not contagious. It is usually passed on genetically.
What is the difference between chronic and contagious?
Chronic means "present since a long time", like in "chronic disease". Contagious is something which can be easily communicated/transmitted to others. E.g. "Plague is a contagious phenomenon"
What do you call the kind of disease that can be caught by coming in contact with someone who has it?
There are a few terms used, the most common are a "Contagious Disease" or a "Transmitted Disease" the latter generally refers to STDs.
What is another word for communicable?
A communicable idea is one that is easily communicated; a communical disease is one which is able to be transmitted by infection.
What is the most common non-contagious disease in the world?
Malaria, many countries get it every year, and it usually kills off 50% of 3rd world countries' population. Right now though, H1N1 has spread very far and can be deadly if caught.
