Which are infectious diseases? (Select all that apply.)
a. Measles
b. Pneumonia
c. Hay fever
d. Tuberculosis
e. Osteoarthritis
f.
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
ANS: A, B, D, F
Infectious diseases result from the invasion of microorganisms into the body. Examples of infectious diseases include acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), tuberculosis, measles, and pneumonia. Hay fever is a manifestation of an allergic reaction, and osteoarthritis is an example of a degenerative disease.
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