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Communicable Diseases Flashcards

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What is a communicable disease?

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A disease caused by a pathogen

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What is a non-communicable disease?

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A disease not caused by a pathogen

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What is a pathogen?

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A microorganism that causes disease

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How do pathogens get into the body?

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Eyes, Inhalation, Food/Water, Direct contact, Indirect contact, Wounds

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Name some diseases caused by a pathogen?

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HIV, TB, Measles, Malaria, Cold, Polio, Chicken Pox, Thrush, Flu, Salmonella

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Name some diseases not caused by a pathogen?

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Cancer, Dementia, Diabetes, Alcoholism, Parkinson’s

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GCSE Biology - Disease (7 decks)

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