12.3 The transmission of communicable diseases Flashcards
1
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what are the three ways of direct transmission of communicable diseases
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direct contact (contagious diseases)
inoculation (break in the skin/bites)
ingestion
2
Q
what are there examples of indirect transmission of communicable diseases
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fomites (inanimate object eg bedding& clothes)
droplet infection (inhalation)
vectors
3
Q
what are 7 factors affecting the transmission of communicable diseases in animals
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- overcrowded living/working conditions
- poor nutrition
- compromised immune system
- poor disposable of waste
- climate change
- culture & infrastructure
- socioeconomic factors
4
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what are 5 factors affecting the transmission of communicable diseases in plants
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- overcrowding
- poor mineral health
- damp/ warm conditions
- climate change
- plants if different crops close that are susceptible to disease
