Bacterial Pathogens and Antibiotics - Pathogens and Disease

Question 1

how are diseases spread

Answer 1

diseases are spread by the transfer of pathogens

Question 2

how do you stop/prevent diseases from spreading

Answer 2

stop pathogens from spreading

Question 3

what are pathogens

Answer 3

pathogens are microorganisms that cause infectious disease, they may be viruses, bacteria, protists or fungi

Question 4

why does bacteria make us feel ill

Answer 4

bacteria may produce toxins that damage tissues and make us feel ill

Question 5

where do viruses live

Answer 5

viruses live and reproduce inside cells, causing cell damage

Question 6

where do bacteria and viruses reproduce

Answer 6

inside the body, rapidly

Question 7

Give examples of viral diseases

Answer 7

Measles - fever, red skin, rash
HIV - flu-like illness, AIDS
TMV (tobacco mosaic virus) - plant discolouration

Question 8

Give examples of bacterial diseases

Answer 8

Salmonella - fever, cramps, vomiting

Gonorrhoea - Thick yellow/green discharge

Question 9

Give examples of fungal diseases

Answer 9

Rose Black spot - purple/black spots develop on leaves

Question 10

Give examples of protist diseases

Answer 10

malaria - recurring episodes of fever