Communicable Diseases
Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Physical Education
Summary of Communicable Diseases for Karnataka Board Class 10 Physical Education. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.
Overview
Communicable diseases are infections that spread from one person to another through various means like air, water, direct contact, or through vectors like mosquitoes and flies. These diseases can transfer from person to person or from animals to humans through infected materials or carriers. Underst
Key Concepts
A vector
A vector-borne disease caused by Plasmodium parasites and transmitted through female Anopheles mosquito bites. Most common during May to September. Sy
A waterborne disease caused by Vibrio
A waterborne disease caused by Vibrio cholerae bacteria, spreading through contaminated food and water. Flies act as vectors. Symptoms include severe
An airborne disease caused by Mycobacterium
An airborne disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, primarily affecting the respiratory system. Spreads through coughing and sneezing o
A foodborne disease caused by Salmonella
A foodborne disease caused by Salmonella enterica bacteria, spreading through contaminated food, milk, and water via flies. Symptoms include continuou
An airborne viral disease caused by
An airborne viral disease caused by Influenza virus, spreading through contaminated air and direct contact. Symptoms include chills, fever, throat pai
Learning Objectives
- Understand what communicable diseases are and how they differ from non-communicable diseases
- Learn about five major communicable diseases: Malaria, Cholera, Tuberculosis, Typhoid, and Influenza
- Identify the causes and causative agents of each disease
- Recognize the symptoms and warning signs of these diseases
- Understand the methods of transmission and spread of each disease
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Sources & Official References
- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.
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