Viral and fungal diseases Flashcards

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describe measles

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spread by infected droplets from sneeze or cough
develop red skin rash - fever
serious or fatal if there are complications
most people vaccinated when young

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describe HIV

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spread by sexual contact - exchanging bodily fluids
flu-like symptoms - usually don’t experience symptoms for several years
controlled by antiretroviral drugs
attacks immune cells
if immune system damaged - can’t fight other infections or cancers

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describe tobacco mosaic virus

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affects many species of plants
causes mosaic pattern on leaves
become discoloured - can’t photosynthesise

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describe rose black spot

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fungus
purple or black spots on rose leaves
photosynthesis can't happen
spread by water or wind
treated using fungicides and removing infected leaves
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