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List of Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies. They're normally harmless or even helpful, but under certain conditions, some organisms may cause disease. This article provides a comprehensive list of infectious diseases, categorized by the type of pathogen that causes them.

Bacterial Infections[edit]

Bacterial infections are caused by bacteria, which are single-celled microorganisms. They can be treated with antibiotics, although resistance is becoming a significant issue.

Tuberculosis
Streptococcal pharyngitis (Strep throat)
Bacterial meningitis
Cholera
Lyme disease
Pertussis (Whooping cough)

Viral Infections[edit]

Viral infections are caused by viruses, which are smaller than bacteria and require living hosts to multiply.

Fungal Infections[edit]

Fungal infections are caused by fungi, which are more complex than bacteria and viruses.

Parasitic Infections[edit]

Parasitic infections are caused by parasites, which are organisms that live on or in a host organism and get their food from or at the expense of their host.

Prion Diseases[edit]

Prion diseases are a group of rare, fatal brain diseases that affect humans and animals. They are caused by prions, which are misfolded proteins.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (Mad cow disease)

Also see[edit]

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-= List of Infectious Diseases, Causative Agents, and Vaccines =
+List of Infectious Diseases
-Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies and are normally harmless or even helpful, but under certain conditions, some organisms may cause disease. Some infectious diseases can be passed from person to person. Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to prevent diseases. This article lists various infectious diseases, their causative agents, and the vaccines available to prevent or treat them.
+Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies. They're normally harmless or even helpful, but under certain conditions, some organisms may cause disease. This article provides a comprehensive list of infectious diseases, categorized by the type of pathogen that causes them.
-== Bacterial Diseases ==
+==Bacterial Infections==
-=== Tuberculosis ===
-* '''Causative Agent''': ''Mycobacterium tuberculosis''
-* '''Vaccine''': Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine
-[[File:TB Culture.jpg|thumb|Microscopic view of ''Mycobacterium tuberculosis'', the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.]]
+Bacterial infections are caused by bacteria, which are single-celled microorganisms. They can be treated with antibiotics, although resistance is becoming a significant issue.
-=== Tetanus ===
+* [[Tuberculosis]]
-* '''Causative Agent''': ''Clostridium tetani''
+* [[Streptococcal pharyngitis]] (Strep throat)
-* '''Vaccine''': Tetanus vaccine (part of the DTaP combination vaccine)
+* [[Bacterial meningitis]]
+* [[Cholera]]
+* [[Lyme disease]]
+* [[Pertussis]] (Whooping cough)
-=== Whooping Cough (Pertussis) ===
+==Viral Infections==
-* '''Causative Agent''': ''Bordetella pertussis''
-* '''Vaccine''': Pertussis vaccine (part of the DTaP combination vaccine)
-== Viral Diseases ==
+Viral infections are caused by viruses, which are smaller than bacteria and require living hosts to multiply.
-=== Influenza ===
-* '''Causative Agent''': Influenza virus
-* '''Vaccine''': Seasonal influenza vaccine
-[[File:201708 Mycobacterium tuberculosis.svg|thumb|Influenza virus particles viewed under an electron microscope.]]
+* [[Influenza]]
+* [[HIV/AIDS]]
+* [[Hepatitis B]]
+* [[Hepatitis C]]
+* [[Measles]]
+* [[COVID-19]]
-=== Hepatitis B ===
+==Fungal Infections==
-* '''Causative Agent''': Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
-* '''Vaccine''': Hepatitis B vaccine
-=== Measles ===
+Fungal infections are caused by fungi, which are more complex than bacteria and viruses.
-* '''Causative Agent''': Measles virus
-* '''Vaccine''': Measles vaccine (part of the MMR combination vaccine)
-== Parasitic Diseases ==
+* [[Candidiasis]]
-=== Malaria ===
+* [[Aspergillosis]]
-* '''Causative Agent''': ''Plasmodium'' spp.
+* [[Histoplasmosis]]
-* '''Vaccine''': RTS,S/AS01 (Mosquirix™), the first malaria vaccine
+* [[Ringworm]]
-[[File:Mycobacterium tuberculosis.png|thumb|''Plasmodium falciparum'', one of the parasites that causes malaria, observed through a microscope.]]
+==Parasitic Infections==
-=== Schistosomiasis ===
+Parasitic infections are caused by parasites, which are organisms that live on or in a host organism and get their food from or at the expense of their host.
-* '''Causative Agent''': ''Schistosoma'' spp.
-* '''Vaccine''': No vaccine available
-== Fungal Diseases ==
+* [[Malaria]]
-=== Candidiasis ===
+* [[Giardiasis]]
-* '''Causative Agent''': ''Candida'' spp.
+* [[Toxoplasmosis]]
-* '''Vaccine''': No vaccine available
+* [[Schistosomiasis]]
-== External Links ==
+==Prion Diseases==
-* [https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact Sheets on Infectious Diseases]
-* [https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/vaccines-list.html CDC - Vaccines and Preventable Diseases]
-== References ==
+Prion diseases are a group of rare, fatal brain diseases that affect humans and animals. They are caused by prions, which are misfolded proteins.
-<references/>
-* ''Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases'' by Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett
+* [[Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease]]
-* ''Vaccines'' by Plotkin, Orenstein, and Offit
+* [[Bovine spongiform encephalopathy]] (Mad cow disease)
+==Also see==
+* [[Epidemiology]]
+* [[Antibiotic resistance]]
+* [[Vaccination]]
+* [[Public health]]
+* [[Pathogen]]
+{{Infectious diseases}}
 [[Category:Infectious diseases]]
-[[Category:Vaccination]]
+[[Category:Medical lists]]
-[[Category:Public health]]
+[[Category:Microbiology]]
-[[Category:Vaccines]].
-{{stub}}