Communicable And Non Communicable Diseases Flashcards
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Communicable Disease
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A disease that can be passed from person to person
E.G Flu
2
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Non Communicable Disease
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A disease that can’t be passed person to person
E.G Cancer
3
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Pathogens
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Are disease causing micro organisms including Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi and Protists
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Pathogens
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Are disease causing micro organisms including Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi and Protists
5
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How are Pathogens spread?
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- Direct contact (blood, bodily fluids)
- Water
- Droplets in the air
- Vector e.g mosquitoes
