Diseases Caused by Biological Factors

Diseases caused by biological factors

Infectious diseases are one of the most common types of diseases caused by biological factors. They are caused by various microorganisms - bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Infectious diseases include such common diseases as influenza, measles, rubella, chicken pox, tuberculosis, meningitis, hepatitis and many others.

Another large group of diseases associated with exposure to biological factors are occupational allergic diseases. They occur upon contact with various substances of biological origin in the workplace. Such diseases include allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, contact dermatitis, etc. You can read more about these diseases in the sections on respiratory diseases, skin and rheumatic diseases.

In addition, exposure to certain biological agents can lead to the development of cancer. We are talking about occupational cancer diseases associated with working with carcinogenic substances. More information about this can be found in the section on tumor diseases.

Thus, exposure to biological factors in the workplace and in the environment can lead to the development of infectious, allergic and oncological diseases. Prevention of these diseases includes vaccination, personal hygiene, and the use of personal protective equipment.