L1 - Of Microbes and People

Question 1

top 3 infectious disease killers

Answer 1

1. HIV
2. TB
3. malaria

Question 2

variolation

Answer 2

method of immunization using a live, albeit weakened, form of a pathogen

Question 3

Koch’s postulates

Answer 3

1. The causal agent must be found in all organisms with the disease.
2. The causal agent must be isolated and purified from the organism.
3. Inoculation with the agent under favorable conditions should result in disease.
4. The causal agent must be re-isolated from the infected organism.

Question 4

1. HIV
2. TB
3. malaria

Answer 4

top 3 infectious disease killers

Question 5

method of immunization using a live, albeit weakened, form of a pathogen

Answer 5

variolation