Health Matters (topic of the week)
Hi,guys. I am sending warm greetings to everyone here. I hope you guys are all doing well. I'm here to participate in this healthy steem community that always brings us an educative topic. My appreciation goes to @sahmie for organising this superb contest in a healthy steem community titled Health Matters. I'm drawing the attention of @josepha @dove11 and @alina786 to engage in this context.
WHAT DO YOU KNOW AS INFECTIOUS DISEASES?
It's a disease caused by an infectious agent like viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. These had been a global problem. Even in the past, it used to be leading costs of death such as syphilis, smallpox, Tb,cholera, and plague.
HOW DO INFECTIOUS DISEASES SPREAD, AND WHAT MEASURES CAN INDIVIDUALS TAKE TO PREVENT
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Here are the ways that infectious diseases can be spread into another person's body.
(1) Direct contact spread - This is the most common route of cross infection from one person to another. Like having contact with a contaminated surface.
(2) Foodborne transmission - it may occur when you eat food that is contaminated with harmful pathogens such as bacteria,fungi, and viruses.
(3) Sexual transmission - This can be passed during sex or during Sexual activities.
(4) Air transmission - Most of the diseases and viruses are spread through air. Examples of this virus are Covid 19, Ebola ,chickenpox, and measles.
PREVENTING DISEASE TRANSMISSION.
*For example, covid-19 just spreads years back, and we prevent it by washing our hands, Wearing of Max and social distance it can help lower the risk.
*Wash your hands with soap often and dont share personal items.
*keeping your environment clean.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BACTERIAL AND VIRAL INFECTIONS, AND HOW DOES THIS IMPACT TREATMENT STRATEGIES?
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◇ BACTERIAL are single cells that can survive on their own, inside or out the body. It will also be difficult to dictate what causes an infection because bacteria and viral infection have similar symptoms. Taking antibiotics even after the symptoms are cleared is the solution to cure an infection and equally prevent the development of fighting bacteria.
◇ VIRAL infection is a smaller micro-organism that can only generate inside a host's living cell. Viruses can be treated with antiviral medication.
HOW DO SOCIOECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCE THE PREVALENCE AND IMPACT OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES.
Socio-economic factors have a significant impact on the healthcare system and public health. This aspect can explore the causes and risk factors correlated with these diseases. These factors can affect,such as limited access to health care, inadequate sanitation, and poor hygiene practices that contribute to the onus of infectious diseases. In addition to it, lecture about socioeconomic factors such as environmental and occupational exposures play a remarkable bit part in preventing strategies. These are strengthened healthcare systems, promoting hygienic practices,education, and enhancing scrutiny.
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Socio economic factors have a great impact on the prevalence of infectious diseases, when there is adequate education about infectious diseases, it can easily be tackled in the community and the need for health centre will be considered making it possible for the people to be vaccinated.
Thanks dear for adding your point this .
You are welcome
You are right, a person can be contacted by infectious diseases through direct contact with an infected person, sexual intercourse, food born, air and even droplets. It is important for us to always know the ways that a person can be contacted with the disease and it is also important to know the precautions. I wish you success in your entry
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