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Infection and Response Flashcards

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What are pathogens?

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Microorganisms that enter the body and cause disease

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What are the types of pathogens?

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Bacteria
Viruses
Protists
Fungi

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How are pathogens spread?

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  • water
  • air
  • direct contact
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What is an example of a protist disease?

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Malaria

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What is an example of a fungus disease?

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Rose black spot

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What are examples of a bacterial disease?

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Salmonella

Gonorrhoea

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What are examples of a viral disease?

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Measles
HIV
Tobacco mosquito virus

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How can you reduce or prevent the spread of disease?

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Being hygienic
Destroying vectors
Isolating infected individuals
Vaccinations

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What are communicable diseases?

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Infectious diseases that are easily spread

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