INFECTIOUS PATHOGENS Flashcards
1
Q
Most common infection causing
microorganisms
A
Bacteria
2
Q
Can cause disease in human and can live and be transported through air, water, food, soil, body tissues and fluids
A
Bacteria
3
Q
Consist primarily of nucleic acid
A
Viruses
4
Q
Common viruses families include
A
Rhinovirus, Hepatitis virus, Herpes,
& Human Immunodeficiency virus
5
Q
Includes yeasts & molds
A
Fungi
6
Q
Live on other living organisms
A
Parasites
7
Q
Include protozoa such as helminths (worms) and arthropods (mites, fleas, ticks)
A
Parasites
8
Q
An organism that harbors or
nourishes another organism
A
Susceptible Host
9
Q
It is an animal or plant wherein a
parasite live
A
Susceptible Host
