Infectious diseases Flashcards by Harry Wilkes

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What is a pathogen?

A

A micro organism that causes disease e.g. a type of bacteria causes AIDS and a certain type of fungus causes athletes foot.

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Which can antibiotics kill bacteria or viruses?

A

Bacteria

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How do viruses survive

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Viruses need a host cell to live

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