infectious diseases
Infectious diseases refer to illnesses caused by microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites) that can spread from one person, animal, or object to another. These diseases can be transmitted through direct contact, respiratory droplets, contaminated food or water, vectors like mosquitoes, or through sexual contact.
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