Pathogens Flashcards
Examples of pathogens that are viruses
HIV, HPV
Examples of pathogens that are bacteria
Chlamydia, TB
Example of a pathogen that is protozoan
Toxoplasmosis
Example of a fungal pathogen
Athlete’s foot
Example of a pathogen that is a worm
Tapeworm
Example of a prion pathogen
CJD
Examples of pathogens spread by sexual intercourse
HIV, HPV, Chlamydia
Examples of pathogens spread by raw or undercooked meat
Toxoplasmosis, tapeworm
Athlete’s foot is spread by…
Direct contact with skin, or skin particles on towels or floors
TB is spread…
Through the air by coughs or speaking
CJD is spread by…
Eating beef contaminated by BSE, blood transfusion
Effects of HIV
Prevents immune system from working effectively - allows other infections to overwhelm body
Effect of HPV
Genetical warts, increased risk of cervical cancer
Effects of chlamydia
Infertility, discharge from penis/vagina, pain during sex
Effects of TB
Lack of appetite/weight loss, fever, night sweats, fatigue, persistent cough, breathlessness
Effects of toxoplasmosis
Fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, muscle aches
Effects of Athlete’s foot
Cracking and peeling skin on feet, burning, itchy feet
Effects of tapeworm
Stomach/intestinal pain, nausea, weight loss
Effects of CJD
Loss of intellect and memory, changes in personality, loss of balance and co-ordination, slurred speech, vision problems and blindness, abnormal jerking movements
A prion is made of…
Protein
