Infectious Diseases & Pathogens

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What is an infectious disease?

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A disease caused by a pathogen that can spread from one individual to another.

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What are pathogens?

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Microorganisms that can cause disease, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.

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What type of transmission occurs when someone sneezes on another person?

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Person to person transmission.

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Which disease is caused by a pathogen: Cancer, Heart Disease, Diabetes, or Influenza?

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Influenza.

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What type of disease is NOT caused by a pathogen?

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Noninfectious disease.

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What is ringworm caused by?

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Fungus.

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What is the difference between infectious and noninfectious diseases?

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Infectious diseases can spread from person to person, while noninfectious diseases cannot.

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What are some common symptoms of infectious diseases?

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Coughing, fever, runny nose, diarrhea.

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How can infectious diseases be transmitted?

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Through direct contact, indirect contact, airborne transmission, and vector-borne transmission.

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What is indirect contact transmission?

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Transmission of pathogens through surfaces or objects that have been contaminated.