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What are communicable diseases?

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Diseases caused by pathogens that can be transmitted from one individual to another

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Define “pathogens”.

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Microorganisms that cause diseases

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3
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Define “health”.

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State of physical and mental well-being

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4
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Suggest three factors that affect health

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Diet/Stress/life situations(eg. Hygiene)/pathogens/immune system

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State the four types of pathogens.

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Bacteria, viruses, protists, fungi

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How do bacteria make you ill?

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Reproduce rapidly and damage cell + Produce toxins

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7
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How do viruses make you ill?

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Produce inside body cells causing damage

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How can pathogens be spread?

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By air/droplet infection, direct contact, water

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State one method to prevent the spread of disease

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Isolation; Maintain good hygiene; Destroy vectors; Vaccination

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10
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Name a viral disease that leads to blindness and brain damage.

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Measles

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