Pathogens

Question 1

Examples of pathogens that are viruses

Answer 1

HIV, HPV

Question 2

Examples of pathogens that are bacteria

Answer 2

Chlamydia, TB

Question 3

Example of a pathogen that is protozoan

Answer 3

Toxoplasmosis

Question 4

Example of a fungal pathogen

Answer 4

Athlete’s foot

Question 5

Example of a pathogen that is a worm

Answer 5

Tapeworm

Question 6

Example of a prion pathogen

Answer 6

CJD

Question 7

Examples of pathogens spread by sexual intercourse

Answer 7

HIV, HPV, Chlamydia

Question 8

Examples of pathogens spread by raw or undercooked meat

Answer 8

Toxoplasmosis, tapeworm

Question 9

Athlete’s foot is spread by…

Answer 9

Direct contact with skin, or skin particles on towels or floors

Question 10

TB is spread…

Answer 10

Through the air by coughs or speaking

Question 11

CJD is spread by…

Answer 11

Eating beef contaminated by BSE, blood transfusion

Question 12

Effects of HIV

Answer 12

Prevents immune system from working effectively - allows other infections to overwhelm body

Question 13

Effect of HPV

Answer 13

Genetical warts, increased risk of cervical cancer

Question 14

Effects of chlamydia

Answer 14

Infertility, discharge from penis/vagina, pain during sex

Question 15

Effects of TB

Answer 15

Lack of appetite/weight loss, fever, night sweats, fatigue, persistent cough, breathlessness

Question 16

Effects of toxoplasmosis

Answer 16

Fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, muscle aches

Question 17

Effects of Athlete’s foot

Answer 17

Cracking and peeling skin on feet, burning, itchy feet

Question 18

Effects of tapeworm

Answer 18

Stomach/intestinal pain, nausea, weight loss

Question 19

Effects of CJD

Answer 19

Loss of intellect and memory, changes in personality, loss of balance and co-ordination, slurred speech, vision problems and blindness, abnormal jerking movements

Question 20

A prion is made of…

Answer 20

Protein