B5 Communicable Diseases Flashcards
What is measles
Measles are a communicable virus that is under the pathogen family.
Symptoms of measles
-Common cold
-coughing
-sneezing
- maybe a rash
What is salmonella
Salmonella infection is a common bacterial disease that effects the intestinal tract. Humans can become infected through food .
Symptoms of salmonella
-fevers
-headaches
- tummy pain
What is HIV
HIV spreads through direct contact. Its a virus that attacks cels to help the body fight infection.
What is Gonorrhoea
Is a sexually transmitted disease cause by bacteria called niesseria. It also knows as the clap
Symptoms of gonorrhoea
- vaginal discharge
-pain when urinating
Tobaco mosaic virus
is a widespread plant pathogen affecting many species of plants including tomatoes.
Whatis the Rose black spot
is a fungal disease where purple or black spots develop on leaves, which often turn yellow and drop early.
What is malaria
Malaria causes recurrent episodes of fever and can be fatal. The spread of malaria is caused bt mospuito bites
Bacterial communicable diseases
Salmonella, gonorrhoea
Communicable diseases that are viruses
Measles, HIV, tobacco mosaic virus
The only fungal communicable disease
Rose black spot
The only protist disease
Malaria