Types Of Infectious Diseases
Infectious diseases may be localized or generalized. Localized Infections may be superficial or deep seated. Generalized infection involves the spread
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Communicability And Infecting Dose
The ability of a parasite to spread from one host to another is known as communicability. This property does not
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Toxigenicity
In general bacteria produce two type of toxins endotoxins and exotoxin. Exotoxins Exotoxins are heat labile proteins which are secreted
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Methods Of Transmission Of Infection
Contact Infection can be transmitted by contact, either by direct or indirect. Sexually transmitted disease like syphilis and gonorrhea illustrate
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Sources Of Infection
Human The commonest source of infection for humans are humans themselves. The parasite may originate from a patient or a
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