What are examples of communicable diseases?

Examples of communicable diseases:

- Influenza (the flu)

- Diphtheria

- Chickenpox

- Cholera

- Whooping cough

- Tuberculosis

- Yellow fever

- Tetanus

- Malaria

- Polio

- Measles

- Mumps

- Rubella

- Hepatitis A

- Hepatitis B

- Syphilis

- Gonorrhea

- Chlamydia

- HIV/AIDS

Communicable diseases can be spread through various means, including:

- Contact with an infected person

- Contact with contaminated surfaces or objects

- Inhalation of airborne droplets

- Ingestion of contaminated food or water

- Animal bites or scratches

- Blood transfusions or organ transplants

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