Infectious and Non-Infectious Diseases (Part 2)

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Two ways of airborne diseases are transmitted

Through droplet transmission and dust transmission

Dust transmission

Bacteria in saliva of an infected person dry up, form spores and spread in the air

Prevention of airborne diseases

Wear facemask, avoid being in a crowded lace and do not spit everywhere

Waterborne diseases

Infected by pathogens when he drinks contaminated water

Example of waterborne diseases

Cholera, typhoid and amoebic dysentery

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