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True or false and explain

5. Athlete's foot is cause by virus.
6. Warts are contagious disease.

7. Malaria and dengue are vector-borne
transmitted diseases.

8. Jock itch is characterized by bad odor, reddish and swelling of the soles.​

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Answer:

1. False

2. Maybe False

2. True

4. False

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Athlete's foot is an infection of the feet caused by fungus. The medical term is tinea pedis or ringworm of the foot.

2. Are warts contagious? Warts aren't considered very contagious, but they can be caught by close skin-to-skin contact. The infection can also be transmitted indirectly from contaminated objects or surfaces, such as the area surrounding a swimming pool. You are more likely to get infected if your skin is wet or damaged.

3. Vector-Borne Disease: Disease that results from an infection transmitted to humans and other animals by blood-feeding anthropods, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. Examples of vector-borne diseases include Dengue fever, West Nile Virus, Lyme disease, and malaria.

4. Does Jock Itch Have an Odor? Jock itch is an infection of skin-loving fungus in the genital area. Doctors call this infection tinea cruris. The infection causes redness, itching, and a strong, often distinctive, smell.

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