Question

How do communicable diseases spread? Suggest ways to prevent the following diseases

(a) Tuberculosis
(b) Athlete's foot
(c) Cholera​

Answer 1

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Que.How do communicable diseases spread?

A communicable disease is one that is spread from one person to another through a variety of ways that include: contact with blood and bodily fluids; breathing in an airborne virus; or by being bitten by an insect.

Ways to prevent :

1) 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.

2) Athelete's foot

• dry your feet after washing them, particularly between your toes – dab them dry rather than rubbing them.
• use a separate towel for your feet and wash it regularly.
• take your shoes off when at home.
• wear clean socks every day – cotton socks are best.

3)Cholera

• Drink and use safe water* ...
• Wash your hands often with soap and safe water* ...
• Use latrines or bury your feces (poop); do not defecate in any body of water. ...
• Cook food well (especially seafood), keep it covered, eat it hot, and peel fruits and vegetables*