Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, and can be transmitted from one person to another or from animals to humans. Non-infectious diseases are not caused by pathogens and are generally not transmissible.
Which among the following is a non-infectious disease ? Common cold Pneumonia High blood pressure AIDS
Asked in Clerk GR II Comb. Comp. Exam 2013 · Topic: Deficiency, Non-Contagious and Other Diseases (Cardiovascular Diseases (Hypertension, Atherosclerosis))
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