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
caused by germs. Many creatures live in and on our bodies. They're normally
harmless or even helpful. But under certain conditions, some creatures may
cause disease.
Some infectious
diseases can be passed from person to person. Some are spread
by insects or other animals. And you may get others by taking contaminated food
or water or being exposed to organisms in the environment.
There are many
different ways that you can get an infectious disease:
· Through direct interaction 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
·
Through indirect contact, when you touch
something that has germs on it.
·
Through insect or animal bites
·
Through contaminated food, water, soil,
or plants
Here
are the main infectious disease types:
·
Bacterial infections
·
Fungal infections
·
Viral infections
·
Bone infections
Bacterial
infections: Bacteria is responsible for a wide
variety of infectious diseases, from strep throat and urinary tract infections
to meningitis and tuberculosis. Many skin rashes are also caused by bacteria
Fungal
infections: There are approximately 300 types of
fungi known to cause infectious diseases. Commonly occurring fungal infections
include ringworm, pneumocystis pneumonia, blastomycosis, and histoplasmosis.
Viral
infections: Like bacteria,
viruses can cause many dissimilar infectious diseases. The common cold grows
from a virus, as does more composite diseases like the flu, mononucleosis,
smallpox, and HIV/AIDS.
Prevention
There is no single way
to prevent all infectious diseases, but the following some tips can reduce the
risk of transmission:
Wash your hands often, especially before
and after making food and after using the bathroom.
· Clean surrounding areas and avoid
leaving room-temperature food exposed when cooking.
· Take antibiotics
when prescribed, and be sure to complete any suggested course even if symptoms
improve earlier than anticipated.
A healthy, active
lifestyle can help keep the immune system strong and able to protect the body
against different kinds of infection.
Contact:
Kathleen Clarke
Program Manager | Rare Diseases Meet 2020
Email: rare-diseases@memeetings.com
What's app: +447723584425
