communicable diseases #5: fungal diseases Flashcards
are fungal cells eukaryotic or prokaryotic cells?
fungal cells have a nucleus so they are eukaryotic cells
what is athlete’s foot?
a rash caused by a fungus that is usually found between people’s toes.
what does athlete’s foot cause?
a rash
where is athlete’s foot found?
It is often found in communal areas like swimming pool changing rooms or gyms.
how is athlete’s foot transmitted?
It is transmitted by touching infected skin or surfaces that have been previously contaminated.
how is athlete’s foot treated?
by antifungal medication.
what causes rose black spot?
a fungus which infects roses.
what happens to a plant when a plant is infected with rose black spot?
It causes black or purple spots on the leaves of roses.
how does rose black spot affect a plant?
causes leaves to turn yellow can drop off the plant. This reduces that plant’s ability to photosynthesise and reduces growth.
how is rose black spot transmitted?
in air or water, as well as through direct contact by gardeners.
how is rose black spot treated?
by using fungicides and by removing and destroying infected leaves.
