Chlamydia are a group of Gram Bacteria that belong to the Phlym Chlamydiae. They are obligate intracellular parasites. Chlamydial infections are the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection among humans. Caused by Chlamydia Trachomatis, the infection manifests as inflammation in the urethra, cervix, and fallopian tubes, and can lead to infertility.
Chickenpox is a contagious viral disease caused by the Varicella Zoster virus which is transmitted through the air or by direct contact with an infected person. More common in children, it is characterized by itchy rashes, fever, and fluid-filled blisters that appear first on the chest and stomach, then the entire body.
Chikungunya is a viral disease caused by Togavirus of the genus Alphavirus, which is transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitos. It causes fever and severe joint pain.
Contact Dermatitis is a skin inflammation that occurs due to direct contact with an irritant or allergen.
Contagious is a term used to describe a disease that can spread easily from person to person either by direct or indirect contact or is communicable.
Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease, also called Spongiform Encephalopathy, is a rare and fatal degenerative brain disease caused by prions. This infection is characterized by progressive mental deterioration, dementia, encephalopathy, and coma.
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