Question

Give examples of diseases that spread through air
Can viral diseases be spread through air? [ 3 MARKS ]

Answer 1

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Examples of diseases that spread through air are common cold, pneumonia and tuberculosis.

Yes. Viral diseases can be spread through air , because we know that an airborne disease is a disease that is caused by pathogens and transmitted through the air.
The relevant pathogens can be viruses, bacteria, or fungi, which may be spread through coughing, sneezing, raising of dust, spraying of liquids.