How do communicable diseases spread? Suggest ways to prevent the following
diseases:
(a) Tuberculosis (b) Athlete's foot (c) Cholera
Answers
Answer:
Communicable diseases spread through physical contact
with infected persons such as through touch, sexual intercourse, oral transmission or droplets and by indirect contact such as through using there clothes, towels, by pathogens, eating or drinking his/her left eaten foods.
Explanation:
WAYS TO PREVENT
Tuberculosis
Take all of your medicines as they're prescribed, until your doctor takes you off them.
Keep all your doctor appointments.
Always cover your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
Wash your hands after coughing or sneezing.
Don't visit other people and don't invite them to visit you.
Athlete's Foot
Wear shower shoes, flip-flops, or sandals when walking
anyway.
Even if you have not gone barefoot in public areas, keep your feet dry.
Wash your feet every day with soap and completely dry them after washing.
Cholera
Drink and use safe water.
Wash your hands often with soap and safe water.
Use latrines or bury your feces ; do not defecate in any body of water.
Cook food well, keep it covered, eat it hot, and peel fruits and vegetables.