Nature, prevention and Control of Diseases

Common Beliefs about the Causes of communicable

diseases• Climate Change• People who takes care of

patients• Some preexisting communicable

diseases can be controlled and cured by drugs

• organisms that cause diseases in human

• -microscopic which enters the body through openings such as eyes, nose, and open wound in the skin

Pathogens

1. Contact with another person

Factors that influence disease transmission

2. Contact with an animal

3. Contact with contaminated objects

4. Contact with environmental sources

- Fungi that lives as parasites- Live on the outer part of the skinTinea - Fungal skin infection- Poor skin hygiene triggers the

itchiness of the skin

Dermatophytes

Common types of Fungal Infection

1. Ringworm

2. Athlete’s Foot

3. Jock Itch

4. Warts

Preventive Measures for Diseases that affect the

community

Leptospirosis• Proper eradication of rodent’s reservoir• Personal hygiene• Use flood gears like rain boats and gloves to protect

our skin• Apply antiseptic ointment on any cuts or wound on

the skin

2. Avian Influenza• Preventiona. Avoid contact with avian speciesb. Wash the hands thoroughly after handling eggsc. Wash the egg before breaking the eggshelld. Do not eat foods that contain uncooked eggse. Cook poultry for about 1 hour to destroy the bird

3. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)

• Desease that occurs in animals such as cattle, sheep, and swine.

• Prevention: All cloven-hoofed animals should be vaccinated