Which among the following are communicable diseases?
i. Diabetes, ii.Cholera, iii. Chickenpox, iv. Cancer
Which among the following are communicable diseases?
i. Diabetes, ii.Cholera, iii. Chickenpox, iv. Cancer
The correct option is C ii and iii
Communicable diseases spread from one person to another. The terms infectious and contagious are also used to describe communicable disease.
In the above examples, cancer, and diabetes non-communicable diseases. In these diseases, there are no germs of any kind and they cannot spread from one patient to another by contact or any other method.
Cholera and chicken pox are infectious diseases. Cholera is transmitted through contaminated food or water. The chickenpox virus spreads mainly by touching or breathing in the virus particles that come from chickenpox blisters, and possibly through tiny droplets from infected people that get into the air when they breathe or talk
ii and iii
Communicable diseases spread from one person to another. The terms infectious and contagious are also used to describe communicable disease.
In the above examples, cancer, and diabetes non-communicable diseases. In these diseases, there are no germs of any kind and they cannot spread from one patient to another by contact or any other method.
Cholera and chicken pox are infectious diseases. Cholera is transmitted through contaminated food or water. The chickenpox virus spreads mainly by touching or breathing in the virus particles that come from chickenpox blisters, and possibly through tiny droplets from infected people that get into the air when they breathe or talk
