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Differentiate between communicable and non communicable diseases.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Communicable Diseases**: - Communicable diseases are illnesses that can be easily spread from one person to another. They are caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. 2. **Definition of Non-Communicable Diseases**: - Non-communicable diseases are illnesses that cannot be transmitted from one person to another. These diseases are often caused by factors such as lifestyle choices, genetic predispositions, or environmental influences. ...
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  15. Mention some uses of antibiotics.

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  17. Differentiate between Innate immunity and Acquired immunity.

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  18. What is vaccine

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  19. Give one example of each type of vaccines based on its content.

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  20. How does passive immunity develop naturally?

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