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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Will CNS tuberculosis spreads from one person to another one?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34 year old male, and I met my uncle in the ICU today, who is suffering from central nervous system tuberculosis. I met him for ten minutes, and I talked and shook hands. Now, I am worried about getting infected from him. Is CNS tuberculosis a communicable disease? What are the cha... Read Full »
Answer: 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. It is very unlikely to get the disease. Do not worry. Read Full »
Can jaundice spread by contact or by eating food with an infected person?
Query: Hello, I would like to know some information about jaundice. One of my office colleagues was diagnosed with jaundice a few months back. He is under treatment actively. I interact with him regularly due to work-related stuff. I even go for lunch and tea with him. Two times I ate curd brought by him. ... Read Full »
Answer: 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). Hepatitis A and E are only transmitted through fecal-oral contact. When an infected person cooks and pr... Read Full »
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