Which are infectious diseases? Select five answers.
cancer
cholera
typhoid
malaria
HIV/AIDS
heart disease
tuberculosis
Which are infectious diseases? Select five answers cancer cholera typhoid malaria HIV/AIDS heart disease tuberculosis
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The five infectious diseases from your list are:
1. Cholera – An acute diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the bacteria Vibrio cholerae.
2. Typhoid – A bacterial infection due to Salmonella typhi, characterized by prolonged fever, fatigue, headache, and abdominal pain.
3. Malaria – A disease caused by parasites transmitted to humans through the bites of infected Anopheles mosquitoes.
4. HIV/AIDS – A virus that attacks the immune system, leading to life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers.
5. Tuberculosis (TB) – A potentially serious infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
These diseases are caused by pathogens such as bacteria or viruses that can be spread from person to person. Let me know if you have any further questions!