infectious diseases in human

Question 1

definition of disease, sign symptom

Answer 1

-disease is a condition that causes the body to function less effectively
-a sign of disease can be measured and observed
-a symptom can be described or felt by the patient

Question 2

examples of infectious diseases

Answer 2

-influenza
-pneumonia
-covid 19
-HIV/AIDS
-malaria

Question 3

examples of non infectious diseases

Answer 3

-asthma
-diabetes
-osteoporosis
-dust allergy

Question 4

how does one contract non infectious diseases

Answer 4

-inheriting it
-being exposed to environmental factors like pollution
-having a lifestyle that includes smoking, excessive intake of cholesterol, saturated fats in diet

Question 5

how are infectious disease spread through droplets in the air

Answer 5

-when a person coughs or sneeze, numerous respiratory droplets are expelled, containing respiratory tract secretions may contain pathogens, anyone within a close range may breathe in these droplets and get infected

Question 6

how are infectious disease spread through direct contact and contaminated food

Answer 6

-exchanging bodily fluids during sexual intercourse can transmit STIs
-skin or mucous membrane of an infected person comes into contact with the skin or mucous membrane of another person
- F and W can be contaminated with pathogens such as bacteria that contains chlo