Commincable Diseases Flashcards
Measles (Viral)
A serious illness that can be fatal. Is spread by inhalation of droplets of sneezes and coughs.
HIV (Viral)
Transmitted through sexual intercourse or transfer of blood is a flu like disease if not treated can damage body really bad.
Tobacco Mosaic virus
Is a widespread plant pathogen affecting many species of plant. Can happen when there is a lack pf osmosis
Salmonella (Bacterial)
Food poisoning is spread by bacteria ingested in food. Can result in vomiting, diarrhoea by the bacteria.
Gonorrhoea (Bacterial)
A sexually transmitted disease with symptoms pf a green discharge from the vagina or penis and pain when urinating. Caused by a bacterium and was easily treated by antibiotics.
Rose black spot
Where purple or black spots develop on leaves, which turn yellow and drop early. If affects the growth of the plant.
Malarial Protist
Has a life cycle that includes the mosquito. Causes episodes of fever and can be fatal.