communicable disease Flashcards

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communicable disease

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an infectious disease caused by pathogens

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pathogens

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microorganisms that causes disease

  • bacteria
  • virus
  • fungi
  • protists
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bacteria

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reproduces rapidly

  • produce toxins
  • single celled
  • some are good
  • treated by antibiotics
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