Zoonotic Diseases
• Diseasestransmitted from animals to humans.
• Examples:
• • Rabies – spread through bites from infected
animals.
• • Avian Influenza – transmitted through
contact with infected birds.
• Prevention:
3.
Contagious Diseases
• Diseasesthat are easily spread from person to
person.
• Examples:
• • Measles – viral disease spread through
respiratory droplets.
• • COVID-19 – caused by SARS-CoV-2, spreads
through droplets and aerosols.
4.
Surface Infections
• Infectionsacquired from contaminated
surfaces.
• Examples:
• • MRSA – bacteria found on hospital surfaces
causing skin infections.
• • Norovirus – virus causing gastroenteritis
from contaminated surfaces.
5.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
(STIs)
•Infections transmitted through sexual contact.
• Examples:
• • HIV – virus that weakens the immune
system.
• • Chlamydia – common bacterial STI affecting
reproductive organs.
• Prevention:
6.
Emerging & ReemergingInfections
• Diseases that are newly appearing or
resurging after being controlled.
• Examples:
• • COVID-19 – a novel coronavirus identified in
2019.
• • Tuberculosis – a reemerging bacterial
infection due to drug resistance.
7.
Conclusion
• Infectious diseasesremain a global concern.
• Awareness, prevention, and public health
response are crucial to managing these
threats.
