What are The common Secondary Infections or Diseases Associated with Aids? HIV/AIDS, also known as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), is a disease that weakens the immune system of the body. Although there is no cure for...
Do you know the most common Type of Infectious Diseases Worldwide? Abdominal Pain, Fever, Headache, and Diarrhea, a combination of these symptoms may indicate infection. There are many types of infectious diseases that we face every day. Some of these diseases...
The term “developing” is used to describe countries that are transitioning from low-income countries to middle-income countries. These countries are typically in Africa and Asia. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines a developing country as one that still has a high...
Infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi) that can be transmitted from person to person. These microorganisms cause disease by invading the body and replicating it in the body. They can be passed from person to person through direct...
Did you know that the most common means of transmission of an infectious disease is through direct person to person contact? Short of avoiding people, we are rarely going to eliminate this risk. So our main focus with infection control should...