How do Infectious Diseases Contribute to Mortality?
Infectious diseases contribute to mortality through various mechanisms. They can cause severe illness, leading to organ failure, septic shock, and death. Some infectious diseases, like Ebola, have high case-fatality rates, meaning a large percentage of those infected die. Others, such as COVID-19, can lead to significant mortality due to complications, especially in vulnerable populations like the elderly and immunocompromised.
