Immunity and communicable diseases

Question 1

what are the 4 pathogens

Answer 1

bacteria
protoctista
virus
fungi

Question 2

what are the 3 diseases caused by bacteria

Answer 2

TB
bacterial meningtisis
ring rot

Question 3

what is the bacteria called that causes TB

Answer 3

mycobacterium tuberculosis

Question 4

summarise TB in 3 points

Answer 4

infect humans and other animals (e.g. cows, pigs)

damages lung tissue and suppressing the immune system

cured by antibiotics and vaccines

Question 5

what is the bacteria called that causes bacterial meningitis

Answer 5

streptocous pneumonide