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Communicable diseases |
| Synonyms |
Infectious Diseases |
| Definitions |
<p>Germs, or microbes, are found everywhere - in the air, soil, and water. There are also germs on your skin and in your body. Many of them are harmless, and some can even be helpful. But some of them can make you sick. Infectious diseases are diseases that are caused by germs.</p> <p>There are many different ways that you can get an infectious disease:</p> <ul> <li>Through direct contact with a person who is sick. This includes kissing, touching, sneezing, coughing, and sexual contact. Pregnant mothers can also pass some germs along to their babies.</li> <li>Through indirect contact, when you touch something that has germs on it. For example, you could get germs if someone who is sick touched a door handle, and then you touch it.</li> <li>Through insect or animal bites</li> <li>Through contaminated food, water, soil, or plants</li> </ul> <p>There are four main kinds of germs:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/bacterialinfections.html">Bacteria</a> - one-celled germs that multiply quickly. They may give off toxins, which are harmful chemicals that can make you sick. <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/streptococcalinfections.html">Strep throat</a> and <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/urinarytractinfections.html">urinary tract infections</a> are common bacterial infections.</li> <li><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/viralinfections.html">Viruses</a> - tiny capsules that contain genetic material. They invade your cells so that they can multiply. This can kill, damage, or change the cells and make you sick. Viral infections include <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/hivaids.html">HIV/AIDS</a> and the <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/commoncold.html">common cold</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/fungalinfections.html">Fungi</a> - primitive plant-like organisms such as mushrooms, mold, mildew, and yeasts. <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/athletesfoot.html">Athlete's foot</a> is a common fungal infection.</li> <li><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/parasiticdiseases.html">Parasites</a> - animals or plants that survive by living on or in other living things. <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/malaria.html">Malaria</a> is an infection caused by a parasite.</li> </ul> <p>Infectious diseases can cause many different symptoms. Some are so mild that you may not even notice any symptoms, while others can be life-threatening. There are treatments for some infectious diseases, but for others, such as some viruses, you can only treat your symptoms. You can take steps to prevent many infectious diseases:</p> <ul> <li>Get <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/vaccines.html">vaccinated</a></li> <li><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/germsandhygiene.html">Wash your hands often</a></li> <li>Pay attention to <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/foodsafety.html">food safety</a></li> <li>Avoid contact with wild animals</li> <li>Practice safe sex</li> <li>Don't share items such as toothbrushes, combs, and straws</li> </ul> |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0009450 |
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Infectious Diseases Communicable Diseases |
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C0009450 |
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12/02/1999 |
| definition |
Germs, or microbes, are found everywhere - in the air, soil, and water. There are also germs on your skin and in your body. Many of them are harmless, and some can even be helpful. But some of them can make you sick. Infectious diseases are diseases that are caused by germs. There are many different ways that you can get an infectious disease:
There are four main kinds of germs:
Infectious diseases can cause many different symptoms. Some are so mild that you may not even notice any symptoms, while others can be life-threatening. There are treatments for some infectious diseases, but for others, such as some viruses, you can only treat your symptoms. You can take steps to prevent many infectious diseases:
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Spanish https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/infectiousdiseases.html |
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases http://www.niaid.nih.gov/ |
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C0009450 |
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Communicable diseases |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0042769 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C1456578 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0026946 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0042210 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0030499 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0004623 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0085557 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C1456634 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0000833 |
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Infectious diseases are caused by four main kinds of germs. Vaccines, proper hand washing and medicines can help prevent infections. Discover more.https://medlineplus.gov/infectiousdiseases.html |
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T047 |
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