Infectious Diseases Flashcards
what is a communicable disease?
a spreadable disease
what is a non communicable disease?
a disease which isn’t spreadable
how are communicable diseases spread
pathogens
what’s a downside to having a defective immune system?
more likely to suffer from infectious disease
what are pathogens
microorganisms that cause infectious disease
what happens when bacteria enters the body
they reproduce rapidly then release toxins
how can viruses reproduce
in a host cell
what happens when viruses enter a host cell
it invaded then reproduces which is damaging
how are pathogens spread
air
water
direct contact
how can the spread of pathogens be reduced
basic hygiene
clean drinking water
reduce direct contact
vaccination
what are measles and HIV
viruses
can viruses be killed with antibiotics
no
what is the symptoms of measles
fever
skin rash
can cause damage in breathing and brain
can be fatal
how is measles spread
droplets through coughing or sneezing
how can you reduce measles being spread
most children are vaccinated
