types of infectious diseases
Infectious Disease Types. Hepatitis. Hepatitis, a viral infection refers to a condition in which the liver gets inflamed. Skin discoloration (yellow) and dark urine are some of the most common symptoms of hepatitis.
The flu is an infectious disease that causes symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, headache, muscle aches, and chills. The annual flu vaccine can prevent most of the circulating influenza strains.
Pneumonia can be caused by many different bacteria, viruses, and even fungi. Pneumococcus is one of the most common causes of severe pneumonia. Besides pneumonia, pneumococcus can cause other types of infections too, such as: 1  Ear infections. 2  Sinus infections.