Anthroponosis refers to diseases that are transmissible from human to human. (Greek “anthrópos” = man, “nosos” = disease).
Examples of Anthroponotic Diseases
Here are some examples of diseases classified as anthroponoses:
- Rubella
- Smallpox
- Diphtheria
- Gonorrhea
- Ringworm (Trichophyton rubrum)
- Trichomoniasis
