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That’s a lot of trouble for organisms you can’t see but can catch through something as simple as a sneeze. According to the CDC, these are some of the most common infectious illnesses in...
Communicable diseases include colds and flu. Communicable diseases can transmit through contact with bodily fluids, insect bites, contaminated surfaces, water, and foods, or through the air.
The flu, measles, HIV, strep throat, COVID-19 and salmonella are all examples of infectious diseases. Cancer, diabetes, congestive heart failure and Alzheimer’s disease are all examples of noninfectious diseases.
Despite the global decline, 8 of the top 10 causes of death in 2021 in low-income countries were communicable diseases. Malaria, tuberculosis and HIV and AIDS all remain in the top 10. However, they all fell significantly.
Each infectious disease has its own specific signs and symptoms. General signs and symptoms common to a number of infectious diseases include: Fever; Diarrhea; Fatigue; Muscle aches; Coughing
Our infectious diseases experts help people with bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic infections. That includes bloodstream infections and complex or rare conditions caused by emerging infectious diseases and multidrug-resistant microbes. Successful treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis.
Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies. They're normally harmless or even helpful, but some organisms under certain conditions may cause disease.