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Why is it that the line of treatment for a genetic disease is different from infectious diseases?

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An infectious disease happens because of some pathogen. The line of treatment in such conditions is focused on eliminating the causative pathogen from the body. However, a genetic disease happens because of some anomaly in the genotype. No antibiotic has an effect on genotype anomaly. Hence, the line of treatment for a genetic disease is entirely different from infectious disease.

  • Genetic Diseases: Treatment often focuses on symptom management or attempts to address the root cause of the disease. This can include enzyme replacement therapies, gene therapy, or other molecular interventions.
  • Infectious Diseases: The treatment focuses on eliminating the pathogen causing the disease. This can be done with antibiotics (for bacterial infections), antivirals (for viral infections), antifungals, or antiparasitic drugs.
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