Pathogens And Diseases Flashcards
What is a pathogen?
A microorganisms that causes infectious diseases
What are the 4 types of pathogens?
Protist
Bacteria
Virus
Fungi
Symptoms of rose black spot
Purple/black stops will appear on the upper surface of leaves
How do pathogens spread?
Directs contact
Water
Air
Vectors
What are vectors?
Organisms that carry and pass on the pathogen without getting a disease
Name examples of viruses
COVID-19
HIV
Measles
Does bacterial reproduce quickly or slowly?
Quickly
What are protists
Single-celled organisms
Viruses reproduce rapidly in body cells, causing ..
Damage to the cells
Examples of bacterial diseases
Salmonella
Gonorrhea
Examples of fungi diseases
Rose black spot
Fungus
Example of protist disease
Malaria
What causes malaria
Being bit by a mosquito
How can u prevent the spread of infectious diseases
Simple hygiene e.g washing hands
Isolating
Vaccinations
Symptoms of HIV
Head aches
Muscle plain
Symptoms of salmonella
Fever
Vomiting
Diarrhea
What is gonorrhoea spread by
Sex
How to control salmonella
Vaccination
Control of gonorrhoea
Condom
Antibiotic
Symptoms of measles
Fever
Red rash
What is measles spread by
Airborne
Control of measles
Vaccinations
HIV is spread by
Direct contact
Protists are spread by
Vectors
Mosquito bite
Bacteria is spread by
Airborne
Digesting food
How is fungi spread?
Damp conditions
Waterborne
How are viruses spread
Direct contact
