Disease

Presented By : Alifianti Raehana

NPM : 111 811 07
Class : 2 FA 3
Faculty Of Pharmacy
Bhakti Kencana University
 Definition
Disease

Definition,
Type of
symptoms,
disease
causes

Example of
disease
Disease
Disease is a disorder or malfunction of the mind
or body, which leads to a departure from good health.

Can be a disorder of a specific tissue or organ due to a

single cause. E.g. malaria.
May have many causes.
Often referred to as multifactorial. E.g. heart disease.
Disease diagnosed by a doctor analysing
the symptoms (physical and mental signs).
Type Of Disease
1. Acute disease
Sudden and rapid onset Symptoms disappear quickly
E.g. influenza

2. Chronic disease

Long term Symptoms lasting months or years

E.g. Tuberculosis
Categories Of Diseases
3. Physical disease
Results from permanent or temporary damage to the body

4.Infectious diseases

Organisms that cause disease inside the human body are

called pathogens : Bacteria and Viruses are the best know pathogens.
Fungi, protists and parasites can also cause disease

Diseases are said to be infectious or communicable if

pathogens can be passed from one person to another.
Examples:
Influenza ('flu)
Influenza is a virus which causes a severe form of respiratory tract infection
with generalised bodily symptoms.

Symptoms Causes

1. higher fever Influenza is caused by a

2. Headache virus which attacks our body cells
3.cough, and, as a result of the fever resulting in various manifestations
4.intermittent sweating and shivering. depending on the strain of the virus.
5.vomiting and/or diarrhoea
6.The worst symptoms usually last for
three to five days, and then should begin
to improve., this is a natural after-effect
of the condition.
 Conclution

so the points are

1. Disease is a disorder or malfunction of the mind or body, which leads to a
departure from good health
2. . Type of disease : Acute disease , Chronic disease, Physical disease,
Infectious diseases
3. Influenza is caused by a virus
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