Sunday, July 6, 2014

Causes of Infectious Diseases

  1. Bacteria
These one-cell organisms are responsible for illnesses such as throat infection, pneumonia and tuberculosis.









  1. Viruses
Even smaller than bacteria, viruses cause a multitude of diseases — ranging from the common cold to AIDS.

  1. Fungi
Many skin diseases, such as ringworm and athlete's foot, are caused by fungi. Other types of fungi can infect your lungs or nervous system.

  1. Parasites
Malaria is caused by a tiny parasite that is transmitted by a mosquito bite. Other parasites may be transmitted to humans from animal feces.

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