EMERGING DISEASE Flashcards
1
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DENGUE FEVER
A
- Vector - mosquito, common in South East Asia
2
Q
AVIAN FLU
A
- Ingestion
- Found most commonly in chicken and faeces
- Can spread inside the body if hands not washed
3
Q
EBOLA
A
- Direct Contact
- Mainly found in Africa (Congo)
- Can be passed when in contact with infected person or blood / bodily fluid
4
Q
VRSA
A
- Direct Contact
- Bacteria found in the nose and skin
5
Q
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MICROBIAL GROWTH
A
- Temperature
- Acid
- Osmotic Pressure
- Moisture
6
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CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MICROBIAL GROWTH
A
- Carbon
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
- Minerals
