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Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases are caused by four main kinds of germs. Vaccines, proper hand washing and medicines can help prevent infections. Discover more.

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Definition

Infectious diseases are caused by four main kinds of germs. Vaccines, proper hand washing and medicines can help prevent infections. Discover more.

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Canonical title: Infectious Diseases
Alphabetical key: I
Category: Infectious Disease
Content type: Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Communicable diseases
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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