Pathogens Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of pathogens?
A
The types of pathogens are:
-Virus
-Fungi
-Bacteria
-Protozoa
2
Q
What are the ways in which pathogens spread?
A
Pathogens can spread by:
-Direct (Physical) contact
Body fluids
Mother to unborn baby
Shared needles/syringes
Air particles/ Droplets
Contaminated Food
Contaminated Water
Animal Vector (insects)
3
Q
What are the ways in which we can stop the transmission of disease?
A
We can stop the transmission of disease:
-covering your mouth when
coughing, using a handkerchief when sneezing and
washing your hands after using the toilet.
-Destroy vectors (carriers of disease), for example
mosquitoes are the malaria vector.
-Isolation of infected individuals
-Vaccination
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