Communicable Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is a pathogen?
A
Microorganisms that can cause a disease to body
2
Q
What do pathogens cause?
A
Communicable diseases
3
Q
What are the four main types of pathogens?
A
Virus
Fungi
Bacteria
Protist
4
Q
How can pathogens spread by water
A
Picked up by drinking or bathing in dirty water
5
Q
How do pathogens spread through the air?
A
They can be breathed in
And are carried in droplet form when you cough or sneeze
6
Q
How can pathogens be picked up by direct contact?
A
By thouching surfaces thy are on
7
Q
How do you reduce the spread of disease?
A
Being hygienic
Destroy vectors
Isolating vectors
Vaccinations
