Asked by Matthew Vargas on Apr 24, 2024
Which of the following is a transmissible disease?
A) malnutrition
B) hepatitis B
C) cancer
D) heart disease
Transmissible Disease
An illness that can be passed from one organism to another, through direct contact, airborne particles, or other methods.
Hepatitis B
A serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) that can become chronic and lead to liver failure, cancer, or cirrhosis.
Malnutrition
A condition resulting from an insufficient, excessive, or imbalanced intake of nutrients.
- Recognize the significance of disease vectors and the transmission routes of infectious diseases.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the significance of disease vectors and the transmission routes of infectious diseases.