Communicable diseases Flashcards
Module 4
1
Q
What are pathogens?
A
They are organisms that cause disease.
2
Q
What are the main categories a disease can be classified into?
A
Either communicable or non-communicable.
3
Q
What is a communicable disease?
A
It is a disease caused by a pathogen which can be transmitted. - the pathogen is transmitted but not the disease. A disease is the effect of a pathogen.
4
Q
What are the four types of pathogens?
A
Bacteria.
Virus.
Protoctista/Protist.
Fungi.
5
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