Pathogens and how their treatments work Flashcards by Donovan Potter | Brainscape

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What type of pathogen is Influenza

A

A virus

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What type of pathogen is MRSA

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Bacteria

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What type of pathogen is Athlete’s foot

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Fungus

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What type of pathogen is Giardia

A

Protozan

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How is Influenza contracted

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Respiratory droplet transmission

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How is MRSA contracted

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contact with the infected person or object

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How is Athlete’s foot contracted

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Contact with the fungus on skin

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How do you treat influenza

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Antiviral drugs

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How do you treat MRSA

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Antibiotics

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How do you treat Athletes foot

A

antifungal cream

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How do you treat giardia

A

antiparasitics

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How do Antiviral drugs work

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Block the virus’s receptors

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How do Antibiotics work

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by blocking vital processes in the bacteria

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how do anti-fungal creams work

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killing fungal cells and stopping them from multiplying

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How is Athlete’s foot contracted

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Contact with the fungus on the skin

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