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Human Illnesses

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Human Illnesses

A disease is something that stops the body from functioning normally. A disease's symptoms may be visible or invisible.

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Causes of diseases

  • Diseases are normally caused by microorganisms including:
    • Fungi
    • Viruses
    • Bacteria
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Transmission of diseases

  • Diseases can be transmitted in numerous ways:
    • Through the air
    • Direct contact
    • Food and water
    • Sexually
    • Genetically
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Communicable diseases

  • Diseases that can be spread to others are called communicable diseases.
  • Examples of communicable diseases include:
    • Chickenpox
    • Covid
    • Colds
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Non-communicable diseases

  • Diseases that cannot be spread to others are called non-communicable diseases.
  • Examples of non-communicable diseases include:
    • Cancer
    • Diabetes
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Diseases spread by Fungi

  • Ringworm is a disease caused by a fungal infection.
  • Ringworm can cause a ring-shaped rash
    • A ringworm rash can be very itchy and dry.
    • A ringworm rash may swell.
  • Ringworm can be treated by antifungal medicine.

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