Pathogens And How Theyre Spread Flashcards

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1
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Measles

A

Virus
Through sneezes and coughs

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2
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How to control measles

A

Vaccination as child

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3
Q

HIV

A

virus
Exchange of bodily fluids

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4
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How to control HIV

A

Anti-retroviral drugs
Condoms

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5
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Tobacco mosaic virus

A

Virus (plant)
Enters via wounds in epidermis caused by pests

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6
Q

How to control tobacco mosaic virus

A

Remove infected leaves and control pests

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7
Q

Salmonella

A

Bacteria
Food not cooked properly / in unhygienic conditions

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8
Q

How to control salmonella

A

Wash hands, vaccinate poultry, cook food

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9
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Gonorrhoea

A

Bacteria
Exchange of bodily fluids

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10
Q

How to control gonorrhoea

A

Condoms
Antibiotic treatment

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11
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Malaria

A

Protists
Mosquitoes

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12
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How to control malaria

A

Prevent breeding of mosquitoes
Use nets to prevent bites

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13
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Black rose spot

A

Fungus (plant)
Spores carried via wind/water

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14
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How to control black rose spot

A

Remove infected leaves
Spray with fungicide

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15
Q

What does the bacteria from salmonella do to our bodies?

A

Disrupts the balance of natural gut bacteria

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16
Q

Symptoms of salmonella

A

Fever, cramps, vomiting, diarrhoea

17
Q

Symptoms of ghonorrea

A

Green discharge from penis/ vagina

18
Q

Symptoms of rose black spot

A

Purple/ black spots on leaves
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19
Q

Symptoms of malaria

A

Recurring fever

20
Q

Reason for Discoloration of leaves (chlorosis)

A

Magnesium ions needed to make chlorophyll
Not enough turns leaves yellow 🍃⚠️

21
Q

Reason for stunted growth in plants

A

Nitrate ions needed for protein synthesis