Infection Flashcards
What type of micro organism causes disease?
Pathogens
What are the four types of pathogen?
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Fungi
- Protists
What type of pathogen causes gonorrhea?
Bateria
What type of pathogen causes measles?
Virus
What type of pathogen causes salmonella?
Bacteria
What are the symptoms of gonorrhea?
- Pain when urinating
- Infertility
- Can be carried without symptoms
What are the symptoms of measles?
- Rash (starts on face)
- Fever
- Cold-like symptoms
What are the symptoms of tobacco mosaic virus?
Patterns appear on leaves (prevents photosynthesis)
What are the symptoms of HIV?
Generally asymptomatic.
What are the symptoms of salmonella?
- Fever
- Headaches
- Arthritis
- Diarrhea
How do bacteria cause damage?
Producing toxins.
How do viruses cause damage?
They damage cells by reproducing inside of them.
Why do antibiotics not work on viruses?
They work by destroying the cell wall - viruses don’t have cell walls.
What type of pathogen causes rose black spot?
Fungi
Where are the spores of the rose black spot fungi found?
In the stem of the plant.
What do microbes need to grow?
- Nutrients
- Warmth
- Oxygen
What does aseptic mean?
Sterile, without contamination.