Infectious vs Non Infectious Flashcards
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What is an Infectious Disease?
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An Infectious disease is a ilness caused by the spread of micro organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites) to humans from other humans, animals or the environment
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What is a Non Infectious Disease?
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Non-infectious diseases are not caused by pathogens and cannot be spread. Non-infectious diseases are caused by factors such as genetics