Question

Distinguish between acute and chronic diseases. 3 points​

Answer 1

Answer: Acute diseases:

✓ These diseases occur suddenly.

✓ They last for a shorter period.

✓ They do not cause damage to the body.

✓ Eg., common cold, jaundice, typhoid, malaria

Chronic disease:

✓ They occur over a prolonged period.

✓ They last longer, even for a lifetime.

✓ They damage the body of the patient.

✓ Eg., HIV, Elephantiasis, Cancer, Tuberculosis

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