Disease Flashcards
TUBERCULOSIS
BACTERIA
affects many parts of body, killing the cells and tissues. The lungs are most often affected.
BACTERIAL MENIGITIS
BACTERIA
Causes infection of the meninges- the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord become swollen,may cause damage to brain of nerves.
RING ROT
PLANTS
ring of decay in vascular tissue of potato tuber or tomatoes, accompanied by leaf wilting.
HIV/AIDS
Virus
Attacks cell in the immune system and compromises the immune response.
Influenza
Virus
Attacks the respiratory system causes muscle pain and headache.
TOBACCO MOSAIC VIRUS.
PLANTS
Virus
causes mottling and discolouration of leaves.
BLACK SIGATOKA
BANANAS
FUNGUS
Causes leaf spots on banana plants, reducing yield.
Ringworm
Cattle
FUNGUS
Growth of FUNGUS under skin with spore cases erupting through the skin to cause a rash.
Blight
Tomatoes and potatoes
PROTOCTISTAN
affects both leaves and potato tubers.
MALARIA
PROTOCTISTA
Parasite in blood that causes headache and fever. May progress to coma or death.