DISEASES CAUSED BY PATHOGENS
The following are the diseases caused by pathogens:
- Typhoid
- Diarrhoea
- Tuberculosis
- Syphilis
- Chicken pox
- Dysentery
- Cholera
- Measles
- Influenza
- Mumps
- Common cold
Effects of Diseases on Athletes’ Performance in Physical Activities
Diseases have some negative effects in athletes’ performance in physical activities.
The following are some of them:
- Decreased performance
- Muscle wasting
- Impaired motor coordination
- Circulation deregulation
- Unexpected death
- Severe injuries
Common Athletes’ Infection
The following are common athletes’ infections:
- Viral hepatitis
- Leptospirosis
- Gastroenteritis
- Bacterial infections
- Herpes
- Myocarditis
EVALUATION
- What are the effects of disease on athlete’s performance in physical activities?
- Mention 3 common athletes’ infections.
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