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Describe infectious diseases with examples.
Describe infectious diseases with examples.
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Infectious diseases = Caused by microbes, spread through contact, air, or vectors.
Updated On: Mar 7, 2025
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Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Examples of infectious diseases:
- Bacterial: Tuberculosis (caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis).
- Viral: Influenza (caused by the influenza virus).
- Fungal: Athlete's foot (caused by fungi).
- Parasitic: Malaria (caused by Plasmodium parasite).
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