Non-infectious

Non-infectious

disease NOT caused by any pathogens but can be caused by a wide variety factors, including genetics, the environment, or immune system dysfunction

Immunological

- disease of the immune system which is cause by damage to the body’s own tissues

- antibodies are produced that attack the body’s own tissues

Immunological

autoimmune disease

Genetic/Inherited

-due to defects in the genes or chromosomes of individuals

-some genetic disorders are not inherited from parents and may arise from a new genetic mutation in the offspring

Genetic/Inherited

Down syndrome

Genetic/Inherited

Sickle cell anemia

Congenital

- diseases present at birth and may or may not have been inherited. They may arise due to a developmental defect of known or unknown cause

Congenital

Phocomelia

Congenital

Fetal alcohol syndrome

Endocrine

- arise from the over- or under production of hormones or from resistance to a particular hormone perhaps because the cellular receptor is absent as the result of a mutation

Endocrine

Acromegaly

Endocrine

Diabetes Mellitus

Homeostatic

- arise when mechanisms for controlling homeostasis are disrupted

Homeostatic

syndrome of “inappropriate ADH secretion” diminished urine production leads to an increase in body fluids

Nutritional

- result from an inadequate intake of nutrients, such as proteins (which supply essential amino acids), carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins or trace elements

Nutritional

scurvy

Nutritional

beri-beri

Nutritional

night blindness

Nutritional

Pernicious anemia

Nutritiona

Neoplastic

- characterized by the uncontrolled and abnormal growth of cells. These cells form benign or malignant tumors or neoplasms

Neoplastic

Cancer

Degenerative

- involve the progressive and irreversible loss of body tissues and impairment of their functions usually associated with aging

Degenerative

Alzheimer’s disease

Degenerative

Muscular dystroph

Psychogenic

- diseases originate in the mind; may have a significant psychological or emotional component

Psychogenic

schizophrenia

Psychogenic

depression

Latrogenic

- diseases that are contracted as the result of a medical procedure or consequence of a treatment

Latrogenic

- can occur after procedures involving wound treatments, catheterization, or surgery if the wound or surgical site becomes contaminated

Latrogenic

For example, patients who are receiving drugs, such as thiazide diuretics to control their blood pressure, may suffer from low serum K+ (hypokalemia

Idiopathic

- Disease for which the cause is UNKNOWN

Toxic

- caused by the ingestion of a variety of poisons that may be encountered in the environment. Ingestion may be accidental or deliberate

Toxic

carbon monoxide poisoning