Causes of infectious diseases and methods of prevention?

To expand/ Bacteria or microbes exist all around us, in the air, soil and water, but there can also be natural bacteria on the skin and the body, many of which are harmless and some can be helpful.

Infectious diseases are diseases caused by harmful bacteria that infect the disease, infectious diseases can be transmitted according to the report website " medlineplus "through:

– Direct contact with a sick person, including kissing, touching, sneezing, coughing and sexual contact.

Pregnant mothers can also transmit some germs to their children during pregnancy.

– Indirect contact, when you touch objects containing germs, such as touching the door handle, was created by someone who had already touched it.

– bites insects or infected animals.

– contaminated food, water, soil or plants.

There are four main types of bacteria:

Bacteria – One-cell spores that multiply rapidly, sore throats and urinary tract infections are common bacterial infections.

Viruses – tiny microorganisms containing genetic material that invades cells to multiply, which can cause death or damage to cells. Viral infections include HIV, AIDS and colds.

Mushrooms – primitive organisms resembling plants such as fungi, molds, fungi and yeasts, the athlete's foot is a common fungal infection.

Parasites – animals or plants that live off life on organisms or others, malaria is an infection caused by a parasite.

Infectious diseases can cause many different symptoms, some so mild that you may not notice any symptoms, while others may threaten life.

Avoid infectious diseases by taking action

There are treatments for some infectious diseases, but for others, like some viruses, you can only treat the symptoms and take steps to prevent many infectious diseases, including:

Take the vaccine against the most common diseases, such as the flu vaccine.

Wash your hands frequently with running water and soap.

Ensure the food source and not contaminated by any microbe.

Avoid contact with wild animals.

Do not share personal items with third parties, such as toothbrushes, combs and towels.