Environmental Health and Infectious Diseases

Respiratory infections are often spread through the inhalation of respiratory droplets produced by an infected person when they cough, sneeze, or talk.

Malaria is primarily transmitted through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.

Rabies is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans. It is typically transmitted through the bite of an infected animal, such as a dog or raccoon.

Proper sanitation and hygiene, including access to clean water and proper disposal of waste, are essential for preventing the spread of waterborne diseases.

Lyme disease is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis).

HIV is primarily transmitted through direct contact with an infected person's blood or bodily fluids, such as during unprotected sex, sharing needles, or receiving blood transfusions.

Malaria is a vector-borne disease, meaning it is transmitted by a vector, such as a mosquito.

Using condoms is the most effective way to prevent the spread of STIs during sexual activity.

Gastrointestinal infections are often spread through the ingestion of contaminated food or water.

Dengue fever is primarily transmitted through the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes.

Influenza is an airborne disease, meaning it is spread through the inhalation of respiratory droplets produced by an infected person.

Early detection and treatment of TB is essential for preventing its spread.

Bloodborne infections are primarily transmitted through direct contact with an infected person's blood or bodily fluids.

Yellow fever is primarily transmitted through the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes.

HIV is a sexually transmitted infection (STI), meaning it is spread through sexual contact with an infected person.