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Communicable diseases (A pathogen is any microorganism that passes a…
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Viral diseases
Measles
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Infection can cause more serious effects like infertility in adults who did not catch the disease as children.
HIV/AIDS
Transmitted by body fluids, often during unprotected sex, but also through cuts and injecting drugs using shared needles
After infection, people often suffer mild flu-like symptoms. These pass and for a period of time infected people might not know they are infected.
Currently, infected people are given antiviral drugs, which can slow the development of AIDS.
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Bacterial diseases
Gonorrhoea (STD)
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To prevent infection, people can abstain from having anal, oral or vaginal sex or use a barrier-type of contraception like a condom.
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Salmonella
It is often found in unhygienic kitchens, undercooked foods such as meat, eggs and poultry, or the same foods that have not been reheated properly.
It cause food poisoning , therefore it also causesabdominal cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea
To prevent the spread of salmonella in the UK, all poultry are vaccinated against it. Cooking food thoroughly, after preparing it in hygienic conditions, is the best way to avoid illness.
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Fungal diseases
Athlete's foot
Athlete's foot is a rash caused by a fungus that is usually found between people's toes. It causes dry, red and flaky or white, wet and cracked skin. It is often found in communal areas like swimming pool changing rooms or gyms.
It is transmitted by touching infected skin or surfaces that have been previously contaminated. It is treated by antifungal medication.
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