Ch 12.5 Flashcards
Diseases can be classified into (1) and (2).
infectious, non-infectious
(1) cause infectious diseases.
Microorganisms
(1) are microorganisms that cause diseases.
Pathogens
Types of pathogens include (1), (2) and (3).
viruses, bacteria, fungi
Microorganisms cause (1) diseases.
infectious
Pathogens are (1) that cause diseases.
microorganisms
Examples of diseases caused by virus: (1), (2)
influenza, common cold
Examples of diseases caused by bacteria: (1), (2)
tuberculosis, cholera
Examples of diseases caused by fungus: (1)
Athlete’s foot
Infectious diseases can be transmitted by (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5).
air or droplets, water or food, direct contact, body fluids, animals
Infectious diseases can be prevented by practising good (1) and (2).
personal hygiene, environmental hygiene
Method of prevent air/droplets transmission: (1)
Wash hands frequently.
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Method of prevent water/food: (1)
Boil drinking water and cook food thoroughly.
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Method of prevent direct contact: (1)
Wash hands frequently.
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Method of prevent body fluids: (1)
Wear gloves when handling wounds.
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