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Some are transmitted through bites from insects while others are caused by ingesting contaminated food or water.</p> <p>A variety of disease-producing bacteria and viruses are carried in the mouth, nose, throat and respiratory tract. Conditions such as leprosy, tuberculosis (TB) and different strains of influenza (flu) can be spread by coughing, sneezing, and saliva or mucus on unwashed hands.</p> <p>Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV and viral hepatitis are spread through the exposure to infective bodily fluids such as blood, vaginal secretions and semen. Hepatitis is a significant concern in the African Region and the majority of people living with hepatitis B and C are unaware of their infections.</p> <p>Insects play a significant role in the transmission of disease. Bites from <em>Anopheles</em> mosquitoes transmits malaria parasites that can wreak havoc on high-risk populations such as children under age 5 and pregnant women. Yellow fever has also seen resurgence due to reduced vaccination efforts. Many neglected tropical diseases are caused by unsafe water, poor housing conditions and poor sanitation in the Region.</p> </div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="region region-content"> <article class="topic full clearfix container"> <div class="content"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><h3 class="block-title">Factsheet: Infectious diseases</h3> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-factsheet-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--factsheet paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-facet-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"> Dengue and severe dengue </div> <div class="field field--name-field-facet-body- field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"> <p><a href="http://who.insomnation.com/health-topics/dengue">Dengue</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field--item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--factsheet paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-facet-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"> Trachoma </div> <div class="field field--name-field-facet-body- field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"> <p><a href="http://who.insomnation.com/health-topics/trachoma">Trachoma</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field--item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--factsheet paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-facet-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"> Lymphatic filariasis </div> <div class="field field--name-field-facet-body- field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"> <p><a href="http://who.insomnation.com/health-topics/lymphatic-filariasis">Lymphatic filariasis</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div 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<div class="paragraph paragraph--type--factsheet paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-facet-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"> Cholera </div> <div class="field field--name-field-facet-body- field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"> <p><a href="http://who.insomnation.com/health-topics/cholera">Cholera</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field--item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--factsheet paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-facet-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"> Leishmaniasis </div> <div class="field field--name-field-facet-body- field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"> <p><a href="http://who.insomnation.com/health-topics/Leishmaniasis">Leishmaniasis</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field--item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--factsheet paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-facet-title 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field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"> Rift Valley fever </div> <div class="field field--name-field-facet-body- field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"> <p><a href="http://who.insomnation.com/health-topics/rift-valley-fever">Rift Valley fever</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field--item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--factsheet paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-facet-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"> Smallpox </div> <div class="field field--name-field-facet-body- field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"> <p><a href="http://who.insomnation.com/health-topics/smallpox">Smallpox</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> <div class="region region-content-full-width-after"> <div class="views-element-container newversion container" id="block-views-block-news-block-4-3"> <div class="block-content-container"> <h2>Featured news</h2> <div 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