Question

What are the different means by which infectious diseases are spread?

Answer 1

Infectious diseases:

1. Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungus, and protozoa, and they are spread through direct contact or some other means (air, water, vectors).
2. Chickenpox, influenza (flu), and other infectious diseases are examples.

Means by infectious diseases are spread-

1. Through air and water
2. Through sexual contact
3. From infected mother to baby
4. During pregnancy or through breastfeeding,
5. Blood-to-blood contact
6. Vectors like flies, mosquitoes, etc.