Queen of Medicines - Penicillin, Points to remember

Points to remember

Health

A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Communicable diseases

Diseases that are caused by pathogens and can be transmitted from an infected person to a healthy person directly or indirectly.

Non – Communicable diseases

Diseases that are not caused by pathogens and cannot be passed on by a sick person to a healthy person.

First aid

The immediate care given to a patient before a medical person arrives.