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Pathogens Flashcards

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What are pathogens?

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Microorganisms that can cause disease.

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What does Communicable mean?

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Infectious

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What can pathogens infect

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Plant and animals

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List 4 ways they can be spread

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Air
Contaminated food
Contaminated water
Direct contact

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What are the vectors of the pathogens

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An organism that can transport the said pathogen

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List six ways to stop pathogens from spreading

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Be hygienic
Clean items
Killing the vectors
vaccinate
Isolate Quarantine
Use insectisides

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