Differentiate between infectious and non-infectious diseases.

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Infectious disease refers to the disease that is caused by infectious agents like bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses, and can easily be transmitted from one person to another if come in contact.
Non-infectious disease refers to a disease that is not caused by any infectious agent and cannot be transmitted from person to person.
Infectious disease non-infectious disease
It is caused by pathogens like bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It is caused by some factors like genetics, environment, malnutrition, and lifestyle.
It is also known as communicable or transmissible disease. It is also known as a non-communicable or non-transmissible disease.
Examples include AIDS, cholera, and tuberculosis. Examples include cancer, color blindness, and diabetes.

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Infectious disease	non-infectious disease
It is caused by pathogens like bacteria, fungi, and viruses.	It is caused by some factors like genetics, environment, malnutrition, and lifestyle.
It is also known as communicable or transmissible disease.	It is also known as a non-communicable or non-transmissible disease.
Examples include AIDS, cholera, and tuberculosis.	Examples include cancer, color blindness, and diabetes.