Unit 1-1.8-Changing pathogens Flashcards
1
Q
What can mutate?
A
Some pathogens, particularly viruses.
2
Q
What is the new D.C called?
A
A mutation.
3
Q
Why can disease spread quickly when a new pathogen gets out?
A
Because very few people will be immune.
4
Q
What are diseases that spread within a country called?
A
An epidemic.
5
Q
What are the ones that spread across countries called?
A
Mexicans, just having a giggle its called an epidemic.
