What Are Some Examples of Major Infectious Diseases?
Some of the most significant infectious diseases that have had a global impact include:
COVID-19: Caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, it became a pandemic in 2020 and continues to affect millions of people worldwide. HIV/AIDS: A chronic disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that attacks the immune system. Influenza: A seasonal respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, leading to annual epidemics. Tuberculosis: A bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs. Malaria: A mosquito-borne disease caused by Plasmodium parasites.
