Question

Give examples of a disease spread through

1. Air
2. Water
3. Animal bite

Answer 1

1. Air

1. The pathogens of some diseases can easily spread through the air.
2. This occurs through sneezing and coughing by an infected person which results in the discharge of small droplets carrying pathogens.
3. For example- common cold, cough, tuberculosis, etc.

2. Water

1. Waterborne diseases occur when drinking water gets mixed with sewage or other pollutants and is used by people living nearby.
2. For Example- Cholera, diarrhea, and hepatitis.

3. Animal bite

1. Rabid dogs and monkeys spread the rabies virus through their bite and cause rabies ( a deadly disease) in humans and other animals.