Spread Of Infectious Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Virus
A
HIV
Transmitted by blood and body fluids
2
Q
Bacterium
A
Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhea)
Transmitted: sexual intercourse
3
Q
Fungus
A
Tinia (athlete’s foot / ringworm)
Transmitted: direct contact, clothing, moist environment
4
Q
Protozoa
A
Malaria
Transmitted: vector - anopheles mosquito
5
Q
Rickettsia
A
Lyme disease
Transmitted: vector - ticks