COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND THEIR PREVENTION
CONTENT
- Meaning of Communicable Diseases
- Agents of Communicable Diseases
- Signs of Communicable Diseases
- Prevention of Communicable Diseases
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Prevention of HIV/AIDS
- Types of Communicable Diseases
Meaning of Communicable Diseases
Communicable diseases are diseases that can be transferred from one person to another. A disease is a condition of departure from the normal functioning state of the body.
Agents of Communicable Diseases
- Air-borne diseases.
- Foodborne diseases.
- Insect-borne diseases.
- Contagious and sexually transmitted diseases.
Signs of Communicable Diseases
The following are signs of communicable diseases:
- Red or watery eye.
- Skin rash.
- Cough.
- Frequent passing of faeces.
- Vomiting.
- Running note.
- Headache.
- Anaemia.
- Fever.
Prevention of Communicable Diseases
The following are preventive measures against communicable diseases:
- Maintain personal hygiene.
- Cover food to protect them from flies.
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