Types Of Pathogens Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 types of pathogens
A
Bacteria Viruses Pathogenic fungi Protozoa Worms
2
Q
What is bacteria
A
Minute organism, 1,000-5,000th of a mm across, that are susceptible to antibiotics
3
Q
What is a virsus
A
Smaller organism that bacteria, that only grows inside body cells and is not susceptible to antibiotics
4
Q
What is pathogenic fungi
A
Either moulds (ringworm) or yeast (thrush)
5
Q
What is protozoa
A
Free living and non pathogenic organism
