Pathogens And How Theyre Spread Flashcards
Measles
Virus
Through sneezes and coughs
How to control measles
Vaccination as child
HIV
virus
Exchange of bodily fluids
How to control HIV
Anti-retroviral drugs
Condoms
Tobacco mosaic virus
Virus (plant)
Enters via wounds in epidermis caused by pests
How to control tobacco mosaic virus
Remove infected leaves and control pests
Salmonella
Bacteria
Food not cooked properly / in unhygienic conditions
How to control salmonella
Wash hands, vaccinate poultry, cook food
Gonorrhoea
Bacteria
Exchange of bodily fluids
How to control gonorrhoea
Condoms
Antibiotic treatment
Malaria
Protists
Mosquitoes
How to control malaria
Prevent breeding of mosquitoes
Use nets to prevent bites
Black rose spot
Fungus (plant)
Spores carried via wind/water
How to control black rose spot
Remove infected leaves
Spray with fungicide
What does the bacteria from salmonella do to our bodies?
Disrupts the balance of natural gut bacteria
Symptoms of salmonella
Fever, cramps, vomiting, diarrhoea
Symptoms of ghonorrea
Green discharge from penis/ vagina
Symptoms of rose black spot
Purple/ black spots on leaves
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Symptoms of malaria
Recurring fever
Reason for Discoloration of leaves (chlorosis)
Magnesium ions needed to make chlorophyll
Not enough turns leaves yellow 🍃⚠️
Reason for stunted growth in plants
Nitrate ions needed for protein synthesis
