Pathogens And Communicable Disease Flashcards
1
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What is a disease
A
A condition that impairs the normal functioning of an organism
2
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What is a pathogen
A
An organism that causes disease
EG bacteria, viruses, fungi and protoctists
3
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What is a communicable disease
A
A disease that can be spread between organisms
4
Q
What are the two tiles of ways a disease can be given to something
A
1) Direct transmission: directly transmitted from one organism to another
EG: droplet infection
2) Indirect Transmission : transmission through an intermediate such as water, food or a vector organism (EG mosquito is a vector for malaria)
5
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Factors that can affect transmission
A
1) living conditions- overcrowding
2) social factors -the area where a person lives, health care and education
3) Climate- climate can affect spread of disease
