Commincable Diseases Flashcards

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Measles (Viral)

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A serious illness that can be fatal. Is spread by inhalation of droplets of sneezes and coughs.

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HIV (Viral)

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Transmitted through sexual intercourse or transfer of blood is a flu like disease if not treated can damage body really bad.

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Tobacco Mosaic virus

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Is a widespread plant pathogen affecting many species of plant. Can happen when there is a lack pf osmosis

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Salmonella (Bacterial)

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Food poisoning is spread by bacteria ingested in food. Can result in vomiting, diarrhoea by the bacteria.

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Gonorrhoea (Bacterial)

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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.

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Rose black spot

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Where purple or black spots develop on leaves, which turn yellow and drop early. If affects the growth of the plant.

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Malarial Protist

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Has a life cycle that includes the mosquito. Causes episodes of fever and can be fatal.

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