microbilogy - health

Question 1

pathogen

Answer 1

when microbes cause diseases

Question 2

causes of HIV

Answer 2

sexually transmitted or through childbirth

Question 3

management of HIV

Answer 3

condoms
HIV meds to reduce risk
refrains from drugs and alcohol

Question 4

effects of HIV

Answer 4

stage 1: flu like symptoms
stage 2: may not experience symptoms (chronic HIV infection)
stage 3: weak immune system & progress to AIDS

Question 5

what is HIV

Answer 5

virus

Question 6

what is TB

Answer 6

bacteria

Question 7

causes of TB

Answer 7

airborne

Question 8

symptoms of TB

Answer 8

tiredness and weakness
loss of appetite
excessive coughing
chest pains

Question 9

TB treatment

Answer 9

a few months on antibiotics
Directly observed treatment is there to ensure the treatment is complete

Question 10

what is malaria

Answer 10

protist

Question 11

cause of malaria

Answer 11

female mosquitoes

Question 12

effects of malaria

Answer 12

vomiting
joint pain
fever & shivering

Question 13

treatment of malaria

Answer 13

sleep under mosquito nets
apply insect repellent
drain places of standing water
wear long clothes outside at night

Question 14

what is Thrush

Answer 14

fungus

Question 15

what causes thrush

Answer 15

yeast called candida albivans

Question 16

effects of thrush

Answer 16

weak immune system
diabetes

Question 17

management of thrush

Answer 17

don’t use perfume soaps
well balanced diet
antifungal mouthwash, cream and tablets