Describe the similarity and the difference between the words infectious and communicable

What will be an ideal response?


Both types of disease are caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. A communicable disease is a type of infectious disease that is transmitted by direct or indirect contact with an infected person, animal, or insect.

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A prefix that means against is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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If your goal is unreachable, despite your full commitment and best effort, you should ____.​

a.​consult a professional b.start over after a few days of rest​ c.set lower standards​ d.still try to reach the goal no matter how long it takes​ e.reassess the goal​

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To communicate with empathy and understanding, it is important that a teacher is an effective ________ and ________

A) teacher; friend B) speaker; listener C) role model; friend D) speaker; friend

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Which statement concerning AIDS is correct?

a. It is caused by HIV. b. Modes of transmission include unprotected sex and contaminated needles. c. It is called a syndrome because it presents a variety of symptoms. d. all of these choices

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