Human diseases and their prevention

Filariasis is a parasitic disease, which is transmitted by Culex mosquito.
Filariasis is not transmitted by fleas.

It is caused by a virus.

It is an inherited blood disorder. In a degenerative disease, the function or structure of the affected tissues or organs progressively deteriorates over time, whether due to normal bodily wear or lifestyle choices such as exercise or eating habits.

Poor growth of bones and teeth is due to the deficiency of phosphorus. It is essential for healthy growth of bones and teeth.

 It is an intestinal infection spread through polluted water.

It is caused due to bacteria.

 It is a kind of food poisoning caused due to consumption of canned food.

White blood cells are phagocytic in nature. They engulf germs entering the body.

Uremia is caused due to malfunctioning of kidney. It results in high fever and fatigue.

Marasmus is caused by malnutrition. It is caused by the deficiency of proteins and energy-rich food.

Communicable diseases are caused by microorganisms. Microorganisms help in spreading a disease, thus making it communicable.

Cholesterol is responsible for clogged arteries . Cholesterol is a special type of fat and its high intake can clog arteries.

It is caused by fungi.

It is caused by the deficiency of iodine.

Metabolic malfunctioning is caused when chemical processes in the body do not function properly. Stones in kidneys or gall bladder are caused due to metabolic malfunctioning.

People suffering from thalassemia require blood transfusions as count of hemoglobin and healthy red blood cells decreases.

 It is a waterborne disease.

 Ringworm disease is caused by fungi  and it affects the skin.

Pasteurization involves boiling milk for 30 mins and then chilling it immediately to kill germs.

Excessive bleeding may occur due to the deficiency of vitamin K.

Charring occurs in third degree burn. The skin gets badly burnt.