Spreading of Diseases
Spreading of Diseases: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Transmission of Disease, Protozoan Diseases, Airborne Diseases, Bacterial Diseases, Waterborne Diseases, etc.
Important Questions on Spreading of Diseases
Cholera is an example of water-borne disease.


In what different modes disease transmission takes place?

What are the examples of water-borne diseases?

Give two examples of the diseases caused by bacteria.

List the different modes of disease transmission.

Smallpox is an infectious disease.

Cholera disease is caused by contaminated _____ (air/water).




Explain in brief, how do dust mites and cockroaches trigger airborne allergies?

Name four airborne allergens. What are the symptoms caused by them?

Write 'true' or 'false'. If false, write the correct statement.
Airborne allergens do not cause skin allergies.


Diarrhoea is also known as _____ (loose motion/nausea)

If you live in an overcrowded and poorly ventilated house, it is possible that you may suffer from which of the following diseases?

