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Why is personal hygiene important for limiting the spread of diseases?

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It limits the spread of pathogens

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Many diseases are contracted byu direct contact with an individual that is a carrier of a disease. The pathogens primarily spread by direct contact includes parasites, certain bacteria, certain viruses. For example, viruses include: Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E and are associated with poor sanitation and hygiene, leading to infection and inflammation of the liver.

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