Communicable Diseases Flashcards
1
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Communicable disease
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Are caused by pathogens. Cam be passed on from one person to another
2
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Non-Communicable diseases
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Are not caused by pathogens. Can not be transferred from one person to another
3
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Pathogens
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Are disease causing microorganisms e.g. some bacteria, fungi, viruses
4
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Health
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Is the state of physical and mental well-being
5
Q
Salmonella
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Bacteria found in raw meat
6
Q
Gonorrhoea
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A sexually transmitted disease
7
Q
Measles
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A viral infection caused by pathogens
8
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HIV
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A sexually transmitted disease
9
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Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV)
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Is a viral infection
10
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Rose Black Spots
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Is a fungal disease
11
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Malaria
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Is a protist disease
