Disease & Infections Flashcards
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Infectious disease
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Caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi that can be spread directly or indirectly from person to person
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Pertussis
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Whooping cough; spread by coughing, sneezing, and saliva or mucus on unwashed hands
3
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Tuberculosis (TB)
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spread by coughing, sneezing, and saliva or mucus on unwashed hands
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
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An STI spread through infective bodily fluids, such as blood, semen, and vaginal secretion
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Mosquito bite viruses
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West Nile virus (WNV), encephalitis, dengue fever, chikugunya virus, and Zika virus
