Dr.Hemachandra

Infectious Diseases

What are infectious Diseases? 
Infectious Diseases:
Infectious diseases are diseases caused by the presence of various types of organisms,such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites, in and on, our bodies. They can normallyharmless or even helpful. But under certain conditions, some organisms may cause disease.These diseases can be passed from person-to-person or animal to person & vice-versa.At times the person transmitting could be actively infected or at time be just a carrier.

Some examples of infectious diseases are, rota virus, Pneumococcal Disease, Hepatitis, flu ,corona virus, etc.

Risks involved with Infectious Diseases:
Generally, OTC medicines give temporary relief from symptoms without eliminating the root cause, these could be steroids or other medications that may lead to suppressing of your immune system or may work as an anti-rejection drug in the case of person with transplanted organ. Thereby have a long-term damage due to reduced immunity.

Symptoms of Infectious Diseases:
In the case of Infectious Diseases, a person may experience persistent symptoms of
1)Fever.
2)Diarrhoea.
3)Fatigue.
4)Muscle aches.
5)Coughing.

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