Question

An infectious disease is one that:

• A. is caused only by viruses
• B. is transferred by mosquitoes
• C. spreads from person to person
• D. is caused only by bacteria

Answer 1

The correct option is C

spreads from person to person

Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. These diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Hence, the term given to these diseases is called "communicable diseases".