Communicable diseases Flashcards
Give an example of bacteria.
Gonorrhoea
Give an example of a virus.
TMV (Tobacco Mosaic Virus)
Give an example of a protist.
Malaria.
Give an example of a fungus.
Rose Black Spot.
Name a pathogen spread in contaminated drinking water.
Bacteria, e.g. cholera.
Describe the symptoms of Measles.
Fever
Red skin rash.
Describe the symptoms of HIV.
At first, flu-like symptoms.
Maybe none for years.
Describe the symptoms of TMV.
Mosaic Pattern of discolouration on leaves.
Poor growth - unable to PHS properly
Describe Salmonella symptoms.
Fever
Stomach cramps
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Describe Gonorrhoea symptoms.
Thick yellow/green discharge from penis/vagina
Pain on urinating.
Describe Rose Black Spot symptoms
Purple/Black spots on leaves.
Leaves yellowing/dropping early.
Poor growth - smaller area for PHS.
Describe Malaria Symptoms.
Recurring episodes of fever.
Name two ways of reducing the risk of catching malaria.
Insecticide impregnated mosquito nets.
Antimalarial drugs
