Key_diseases

Measles

• Highly contagious viral disease.

• Symptoms: fever, cough, runny nose, distinctive rash.

• Transmission: respiratory droplets.

• Complications: pneumonia, encephalitis, death, especially in children.

• Prevention: Vaccination is crucial.

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

• Affects the immune system, can lead to AIDS if untreated.

• Common symptoms: fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, weight loss.

• Transmission: through blood, sexual contact, and needle sharing.

• Without treatment, progresses to AIDS, causing severe infections.

• Prevention: safe sex practices, needle exchange, antiretroviral therapy, regular testing.

Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV)

• Plant pathogen affecting tobacco plants.

• Symptoms: mosaic patterns on leaves, stunting, reduced crop yield.

• Transmission: infected plant material, contaminated tools, plant sap.

• Thrives in cooler temperatures, inhibits photosynthesis.

• Prevention: good hygiene practices, use disease-free seeds.

Salmonella

• Bacteria causing food poisoning.

• Symptoms: diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps.

• Transmission: through contaminated food or water.

• Severe cases may require hospitalization.

• Prevention: proper food handling, cooking, hygiene practices.

• Treatment: rehydration, antibiotics in severe cases.

Gonorrhoea

• Sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

• Symptoms: painful urination, abnormal discharge, genital itching.

• Complications if untreated: pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility.

• Prevention: safe sex practices, timely treatment, regular testing.

Rose Black Spot

• Fungal disease caused by Diplocarpon rosae.

• Symptoms: black spots on leaves, yellowing, premature leaf drop.

• Thrives in warm, humid conditions.

• Prevention: good air circulation, proper watering, fungicidal treatments.