Communicable Diseases Flashcards
Airborne
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Diseases that are spread by sneezing + coughing (droplet infection).
Vaccination
3 marks
The injection of dead/modified microorganisms with the purpose of raising antibody + memory lymphocyte levels in the body.
A communicable disease is usually caused by
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A Microorganism – bacteria, virus or fungus.
How is a Communicable Disease usually spread?
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Passed from one organism to another
A Communicable Disease is usually known as
1 mark
An Infectious Disease
A Non-Communicable Disease is usually caused by
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Lifestyle or Genetic Abnormalities.
A Non -Communicable Disease is not
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Passed from one organism to another.
A person free from both Non-Communicable + Infectious Diseases is described as being
(1 mark)
Healthy
How does the presence of disease have an effect on society?
2 marks
Unhealthy people may not be able to work + require care.
Most of the NHS budget is spent on
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Medicine + the salaries of doctors + nurses.
What does untreated HIV lead to?
1 mark
AIDS
Viral Communicable Diseases
3 marks
- HIV
- Cold/Flu
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
HPV Microorganisms
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Virus
Cold/Flu Microorganisms
1 mark
Virus
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Microorganisms
1 mark
Virus
How does HIV spread?
2 marks
- Exchange of body fluids during sex.
- Infected blood.
How does the cold/flu spread?
1 mark
Airborne
How does the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) spread?
1 mark
Sexual contact
How is HIV prevented?
2 marks
- Using a condom.
- Drug addicts not sharing needles.
How is HIV controlled?
1 mark
Drugs currently control the condition.
How to prevent the flu?
1 mark
Flu vaccination.
How to prevent HPV
2 marks
HPV vaccination (offered to 12–13 years old girls to protect against cervical cancer)
Who is offered the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine? + why?
(3 marks)
12–13 years old girls - to protect against cervical cancer.
Bacterial Communicable Diseases
4 marks
- Salmonella (food poisoning)
- Tuberculosis
- Chlamydia
Salmonella Microorganisms
1 mark
Bacterium
Tuberculosis Microorganisms
1 mark
Bacterium
Chlamydia Microorganisms
1 mark
Bacterium
How is Salmonella spread?
1 mark
Contaminated food.
How is Tuberculosis spread?
1 mark
Airborne
How is Chlamydia spread?
1 mark
Sexual contact.
How to prevent Salmonella?
1 mark
- Always cook food thoroughly.
- Do not mix cooked + uncooked foods.
Salmonella Treatment
1 mark
Antibiotics
Tuberculosis Treatment
1 mark
Antibiotics
Chlamydia Prevention
1 mark
Using a condom.
Chlamydia Treatment
1 mark
Antibiotics
Fungal Communicable Diseases
2 marks
- Athletes Foot.
- Potato blight.
Athletes Foot Microorganisms
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Fungus
Potato Blight Microorganisms
1 mark
Fungus
How is Athletes Foot spread?
1 mark
Contact
How is Potato Blight spread?
3 marks
Spores are spread in the air from plant to plant
(especially in humid, warm conditions).
How to prevent Athletes Foot
2 marks
Avoiding direct contact with spores
E.g. Wear flip flops in changing rooms.
Athletes Foot Treatment
1 mark
Anti-fungal treatment.
How is Potato Blight prevented?
1 mark
Crop rotation.
Potato Blight Treatment
1 mark
Fungicide
