Which disease is transmitted from infected mammals to man?

Concept:

Communicable disease:

• These diseases are caused by certain infectious agents which may be bacteria or viruses.
• These are capable of being transmitted from person to person or from the environment to person.

Explanation:

Rabies:

• It is a viral disease caused by Lyssavirus sp.
• This disease is transmitted from one mammal species to another.
• Like It is spread from the infected dog to humans and other animals through their bite.
• Some symptoms are fever, headaches, excessive salivation, muscle spasms, paralysis, and confusion.

Thus, Rabies is transmitted from infected mammals to man.

Additional InformationChickenpox:

• varicella is another name for chickenpox.
• It is a viral, contagious illness.
• It is an infectious disease that is extremely contagious and is primarily brought on by the Varicella zoster virus.
• There is a 10- 21 day incubation period.
• By directly touching an infected person's blisters, saliva, or mucus, one can contract chickenpox.

Malaria:

• The parasitic protozoan microorganisms known as Plasmodium are the cause of the infectious disease called malaria.
• It is spread by mosquitoes.

AIDS:

• HIV stands for ‘Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
• It is a virus that is found only in human beings and affects the immune system in humans.
• Many diseases like tuberculosis, fungal infections, and cancer begin affecting the body and the person is said to be having AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).