viral disease ( measles, hiv/aids and tobacco mosaic virus) Flashcards
1
Q
what is the symptoms of measles?
how is it spread?
how is it prevented?
A
red skin rash and fever
droplet infections
vaccinations at birth
2
Q
what are the symptoms of hiv?
how is it spread?
how is it prevented?
A
flu like symptoms, which leads to aids
spread via sexual contact or exchange of bodily fluids
use of condoms, or antiretroviral drugs
3
Q
what are the symptoms of tobacco mosaic virus?
A
causes part of leaf to discolour, so that part of plant cannot photosynthesise, which reduces plant’s growth