List of infectious diseases
List of Infectious Diseases, Causative Agents, and Vaccines[edit | edit source]
Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies and are normally harmless or even helpful, but under certain conditions, some organisms may cause disease. Some infectious diseases can be passed from person to person. Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to prevent diseases. This article lists various infectious diseases, their causative agents, and the vaccines available to prevent or treat them.
Bacterial Diseases[edit | edit source]
Tuberculosis[edit | edit source]
- Causative Agent: Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Vaccine: Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine
Tetanus[edit | edit source]
- Causative Agent: Clostridium tetani
- Vaccine: Tetanus vaccine (part of the DTaP combination vaccine)
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)[edit | edit source]
- Causative Agent: Bordetella pertussis
- Vaccine: Pertussis vaccine (part of the DTaP combination vaccine)
Viral Diseases[edit | edit source]
Influenza[edit | edit source]
- Causative Agent: Influenza virus
- Vaccine: Seasonal influenza vaccine
Hepatitis B[edit | edit source]
- Causative Agent: Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
- Vaccine: Hepatitis B vaccine
Measles[edit | edit source]
- Causative Agent: Measles virus
- Vaccine: Measles vaccine (part of the MMR combination vaccine)
Parasitic Diseases[edit | edit source]
Malaria[edit | edit source]
- Causative Agent: Plasmodium spp.
- Vaccine: RTS,S/AS01 (Mosquirix™), the first malaria vaccine
Schistosomiasis[edit | edit source]
- Causative Agent: Schistosoma spp.
- Vaccine: No vaccine available
Fungal Diseases[edit | edit source]
Candidiasis[edit | edit source]
- Causative Agent: Candida spp.
- Vaccine: No vaccine available
External Links[edit | edit source]
- World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact Sheets on Infectious Diseases
- CDC - Vaccines and Preventable Diseases
References[edit | edit source]
- Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases by Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett
- Vaccines by Plotkin, Orenstein, and Offit.
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