Communicable diseases and the immune system. Flashcards
1
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What bacteria causes tuberculosis?
A
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis (HUMANS)
- Mycobacterium bovis (CATTLE)
2
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What bacteria causes bacterial meningitis?
A
- Neisseria meningitidis
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Haemophilus influenzae type B
3
Q
What bacteria causes ringrot?
A
- Clavibacter michiganensis
4
Q
What is the long name of HIV and AIDS
A
- Human immunodeficiency virus
- Acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome
5
Q
What drugs are used to treat HIV/AIDS.
A
Antiretroviral drugs.
Preventing multiplication of the virus.
6
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What reduces the risk of HIV?
A
- Using condoms
- Screening blood
- Not sharing needles
- Regular testing
7
Q
What virus causes tobacco mosaic disease?
A
- Tobacco mosaic virus.
8
Q
What protoctista causes malaria
A
- Plasmodium
( Sometimes has P. (name) )
9
Q
What protoctista causes late blight?
A
- Phytophthora infestans
10
Q
What fungi causes black sigatoka?
A
- Black sigatoka
- P. Fijiensis
11
Q
What fungi causes ringworm?
A
- Trichophyton verrucosum
12
Q
What genus causes athletes foot?
A
- Trichophyton
13
Q
List primary non-specific defenses in animals
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- Skin
- Mucous membranes
- Blood clotting
- Inflammation
- Expulsive reflexes
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