Question

Describe infectious diseases with examples.

Hint:

Infectious diseases = Caused by microbes, spread through contact, air, or vectors.

Answer 1

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).