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Viral Diseases Flashcards

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Key symptoms of measles

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Fever

Red skin rash

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How measles spread

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Airborne infection

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How to treat or prevent spread of measles

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Isolations

vaccines

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Symptoms of HIV/AIDS

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Mild flu like symptoms to begin with (HIV)

If not controlled, immune system badly damaged (AIDS)

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How HIV/AIDS spread

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Exchange in bodily fluids
-eg. Sexual intercourse
Sharing needles when doing drugs

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How to treat or prevent spread of HIV

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No cure but can use drugs to slow it down
Barrier form of contraception
Not sharing needles

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Key symptoms of tobacco mosaic virus (plants)

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Mosaic pattern on leaves

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How TMV spreads

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Direct contact of leaves

Insects can be vectors

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How to prevent or treat TMV

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Good field hygiene

Good pest control

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