What is the meaning of infectious disease?
Asked by Pankaj tomar
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Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. The diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Some of them get transmitted by the animal or insect bites. Others are acquired by ingesting contaminated food or water or being exposed to the organisms in the environment. -
Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies. They're normally harmless or even helpful, but under certain conditions, some organisms may cause disease.
Some infectious diseases can be passed from person to person. Some are transmitted by bites from insects or animals. And others are acquired by ingesting contaminated food or water or being exposed to organisms in the environment. -
You may find your answer on the below link:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/infectious-diseases/home/ovc-20168649
Good luck.
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