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Medical Conditions - Communicable Disease

Communicable diseases are diseases that spread from one person to another through contact with contaminated surfaces, bodily fluids, blood products, or the air. Some of the examples of communicable diseases are sexually transmitted diseases (STD), Ebola, flu, hepatitis A, and tuberculosis. Communicable diseases are caused by pathogens like bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

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How does infectious hepatitis spread, and can I catch it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Jaundice, hepatitis B, C, and D can spread through blood and bodily fluids (including semen and vaginal secretions).

Is CNS tuberculosis a communicable disease?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Central nervous system tuberculosis as such cannot be transmitted to a healthy young male like you. Pulmonary tuberculosis is a communicable disease.

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