Writing Expedition || Disease by @rossnenye
What is disease?
Disease can be defined as a state of malfunction in the general wellbeing of the body. It usually alter the whole body function.
Types of Disease
There are two main types of Disease, Communicable and non-communicable disease.
What is communicable disease
These are form of disease caused by infectious agent such as bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoa. These disease can be transferred from one person to another. Some of them includes
HIV/AIDS
Simplex virus
Whooping cough
Ebola virus
COVID-19
Candidiasis
Hepatitis B
Communicable disease caused by virus are usually very hard to cure because virus is a an obligate intracellular which possess dual nature. This helps it to survive inside the host and outside the host environment.
Non-communicable disease
This are disease that are not caused by infectious agents, they're usually caused by the following.
Abnormality in the body
example headache, Fever, stomach upset, waist pain, arthritis.
Genetics example diabetes, Cancer, Asthma, and Eye problem.
Occupation related
Example lung cancer, eye problem.
Ways of preventing diseases
Practice good hygiene by bathing regularly, washing our hands with soap and water. Washing our clothes regularly.
Eat healthy by including fruits, protein and vegetables in our daily meal plan.
Avoid self medication and always consult a doctor when we're sick.
Exercise regularly
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