Microbial Diseases- Keren Flashcards
1
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The type of microbe causing HIV
A
Virus
2
Q
The causative species of malaria
A
Genus Plasmodium
3
Q
Thrush is a ___ disease
A
Fungal
4
Q
Symptoms of TB
A
- Constant cough
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Chest pain
- Coughing up blood in the saliva
5
Q
The effects of Malaria on the body
A
Red blood cells burst, causing Anaemia
If it effect the brain (Cerebral Malaria)
6
Q
Thrush affects which body parts?
A
The mucus membranes and skin
7
Q
Malaria is a ___
A
Protist
8
Q
Symptoms of Thrush
A
- Vaginal fungal infection
- oral thrush (white spots on the palate)
9
Q
Examples of Opportunistic infections
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pneumonia
skin cancer
TB
10
Q
Symptoms of Malaria
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- Fever
- Hallucinations
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Shivering
11
Q
Causative species of Thrush
A
Candida species
12
Q
Effects of HIV on the body
A
Destroys CD4 cells
weakened immune system
Leads to AIDS
13
Q
Symptoms of HIV
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- Flu-like (headache, muscle pain)
- opportunistic infections
- night sweats
14
Q
Effects of TB on family/community
A
- Loss of income (expensive treatment and loss of work)
- Community shunning (stigma)
- Infection of others (contagious)
15
Q
Treatment of Thrush
A
Probiotics to replace good bacteria
improved hygiene
controlled stress levels
ointment/creams
