Infectious Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Infectious diseases and example
A
Spread by pathogens like bacteria.
The plague
2
Q
Contagious diseases
example of viral and bacterial contagious disease
A
Easily spread by direct or indirect contact between people
Viral: ebola
Bacterial: the plague
3
Q
Non contagious disease. Give an example
A
Pathogens are spread by disease vectors like mosquitos.
Example: malaria
4
Q
Communicable diseases. Give an example
A
Infectious diseases spread from host to host but do not require a quarantine.
Example: HIV
5
Q
Zoonotic + example
A
Transmitted from animals to humans.
Example: plague, rabies
6
Q
What % of infectious diseases are zoonotic?
A
60%
