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Pathogens And Diseases Flashcards

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1
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What is a pathogen?

A

A microorganisms that causes infectious diseases

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What are the 4 types of pathogens?

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Protist
Bacteria
Virus
Fungi

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3
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Symptoms of rose black spot

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Purple/black stops will appear on the upper surface of leaves

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4
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How do pathogens spread?

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Directs contact
Water
Air
Vectors

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5
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What are vectors?

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Organisms that carry and pass on the pathogen without getting a disease

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6
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Name examples of viruses

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COVID-19
HIV
Measles

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7
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Does bacterial reproduce quickly or slowly?

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Quickly

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8
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What are protists

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Single-celled organisms

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9
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Viruses reproduce rapidly in body cells, causing ..

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Damage to the cells

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10
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Examples of bacterial diseases

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Salmonella
Gonorrhea

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Examples of fungi diseases

A

Rose black spot
Fungus

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12
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Example of protist disease

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Malaria

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13
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What causes malaria

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Being bit by a mosquito

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14
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How can u prevent the spread of infectious diseases

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Simple hygiene e.g washing hands
Isolating
Vaccinations

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15
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Symptoms of HIV

A

Head aches
Muscle plain

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16
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Symptoms of salmonella

A

Fever
Vomiting
Diarrhea

17
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What is gonorrhoea spread by

A

Sex

18
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How to control salmonella

A

Vaccination

19
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Control of gonorrhoea

A

Condom
Antibiotic

20
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Symptoms of measles

A

Fever
Red rash

21
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What is measles spread by

A

Airborne

22
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Control of measles

A

Vaccinations

23
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HIV is spread by

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Direct contact

24
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Protists are spread by

A

Vectors
Mosquito bite

25
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Bacteria is spread by

A

Airborne
Digesting food

26
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How is fungi spread?

A

Damp conditions
Waterborne

27
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How are viruses spread

A

Direct contact

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