Question

What do you understand by infectious diseases?

Hint:

Remember: Infectious diseases are caused by microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites) and can spread through various modes.

Answer 1

Infectious diseases are disorders caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites that can spread from one individual to another.Infectious diseases are transmitted through air, water, direct contact, or vectors like mosquitoes. Examples include tuberculosis (bacteria), influenza (virus), and ringworm (fungus).