Infectious vs. Non-Infectious Flashcards
Can be spread from one person to another such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi
Infectious Diseases
Commonly known as communicable diseases
Infectious Diseases
Examples include chickenpox, COVID 19, and cholera
Infectious Diseases
Not caused by micro-organisms and cannot be spread from person to person
Noninfectious Diseases
Examples include cancer, heart disease, and diabetes
Noninfectious Diseases
When the infectious agent comes into contact with the mucous membranes or broken skin of another person
Direct Contact
Infectious agent comes into contact through shaking hands then touching your mucous membranes, kissing with broken skin present, or sexual contact
Direct Contact
When an infectious agent comes into contact with an object or surface that another person will touch
Indirect Contact
Example includes touching a doorknob that someone with the flu has touched
Indirect Contact
Living organisms that can carry and transmit an infectious agent to humans or other animals
Vectors
Examples are mosquitos, ticks, and fleas
Most Common Vectors
3 ways infectious diseases can spread
Direct Contact, Indirect Contact, and Vectors