Eleazar J Zuniga
1. Smallpox
● Smallpox is a noncellular disease caused by the Variola virus. It causes a high
fever, pustular rash, and scarring. It mainly affects the skin, respiratory system,
and organs. The virus is transmitted through airborne, direct contact, or
contaminated objects. There is no cure, but a vaccine can prevent the virus.
2. Leprosy
● Leprosy is caused by a cellular bacterium called Mycobacterium leprae. It causes
skin lesions, nerve damage, and deformities. Transmission is done through
prolonged contact and respiratory droplets. Leprosy is curable with multidrug
therapy, rifampin, papsone, and clofazimine.
3. Thrust
● The causative agent of thrust is a fungus called Candida albicans. It is cellular.
Thrust causes white patches in the mouth and throat, and affects mucous
membranes. Thrust is transmitted by overgrowth of normal flora, which can
spread in individuals whose infologic systems are compromised. Thrust is
curab;e with antifungals.
4. Tuberculosis
● The causative agent of tuberculosis is a bacterium called Mycobacterium
tuberculosis. It is cellular. Tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne droplets and
contact with infected individuals. Tuberculosis causes chronic cough, weight loss,
night sweats, and affects mostly lungs. It is curable overtime with antibiotics.
5. Rabies
● Rabies is a virus, comes from the Rabies virus. It is not cellular. Rabies has
neurological effects in the infected such as, hydrophobia, and paralysis, it also
affects the nervous system. Transmission is done through the bite of an infected
animal, and saliva. There is no cure for rabies once the symptoms appear, but
preventable with post-exposure prophylaxis.
6. Pertussis
● Pertussis is caused by a bacterium called Bordetella pertussis. It is cellular.
Symptoms include severe coughing, and it affects mostly the respiratory system.
Transmitted via airborne droplets is curable with antibiotics.
7. Mono
● Mononucleosis or mono is caused by a virus, the Epstein-Barr virus. It is non
cellular. Symptoms include fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and fever. Affects the
immune system. The disease is transmitted through saliva. There is no cure,
supportive care may be necessary.
