Question

Why are infectious diseases called communicable diseases?

Answer 1

Infectious diseases:

1. Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.
2. There are numerous organisms that live in and on our bodies.
3. They are usually harmless or even beneficial.

Examples:

1. Chickenpox, common cold, diphtheria, flu, etc.

Reason for called Communicable diseases:

1. Infectious diseases are caused by microbes, which can spread from person to person in a variety of ways.
2. Because these diseases can be passed from person to person, they are referred to as communicable diseases.