Diseases transmitted from an infected person to a healthy person are called ________.

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Diseases transmitted from an infected to a healthy person are called communicable (contagious or non-contagious) diseases.
These diseases are caused by pathogens (mainly bacteria and viruses) which can be transmitted through physical contact, air, water, food, and vectors. For example, tuberculosis, chickenpox, influenza, etc.

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