PRESENTATION OUTLINE
INFECTIOUS/NONINFECTIOUS DISEASES
Noninfectious
(of a disease or disease-causing organism) not liable to be transmitted through the environment.
not liable to spread infection.
Athlete's Foot
Athlete's foot is an infection of the feet caused by fungus. The medical term is tinea pedis. Athlete's foot may last for a short or long time and may come back after treatment.
Aids
AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is the final stage of HIV disease, which causes severe damage to the immune system.
Strep Throat
Strep throat is a disease that causes a sore throat (pharyngitis). It is an infection with a germ called Group A Streptococcus bacteria.
Diabetes
Diabetes is usually a lifelong (chronic) disease in which there are high levels of sugar in the blood.
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking (tremors) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination.
Skin Cancer
Skin cancer — the abnormal growth of skin cells — most often develops on skin exposed to the sun. But this common form of cancer can also occur on areas of your skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight.
There are three major types of skin cancer — basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.
You can reduce the chance of you getting skim cancer by simply staying away from ultraviolet radiation.
Asthma
Asthma is a disorder that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
It can be treated.
Infectious
(of a disease or disease-causing organism) likely to be transmitted to people, organisms, etc., through the environment.
synonyms: communicable, transmittable, transferable, spreadable, contagious; etc.
Cold
The common cold usually causes a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. You may also have a sore throat, cough, headache, or other symptoms.
Flu (Influenza)
The flu is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs. It spreads easily.