Communicable Diseases Flashcards by Teigan Lawlor

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Example of fungal diseases?

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Black Sigatoka in bananas. Reduces yield
Ringworm in cattle. Growth of fungus in skin causes rash.
Altheles foot in humans. Growth under skin of foot

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Example of bacterial diseases

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Tuberculosis. Kills cells and tissues, lungs most affected.
Bacterial meningitis. Infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
## Ring rot in plants. Ring of decay in vascular tissues.

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Examples of viral diseases

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HIV/AIDS. Attacks cells in immune system.
Influenza. Attacks respiratory system.
Tobacco mosaic virus. Molting and discolouration of leaves.

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Examples of diseases caused by protocists

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Malaria. Parasite in the blood causes headache and fever

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