Define the term communicable diseases and examples?

Communicable diseases are illnesses caused by infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi that can be spread directly or indirectly from person to person. Examples of communicable diseases include:

1. Influenza (flu)
2. Tuberculosis
3. HIV/AIDS
4. Hepatitis
5. Measles
6. Malaria
7. COVID-19
8. Norovirus
9. Zika virus
10. Ebola virus disease