Viral Diseases

Question 1

What is a viral disease?

Answer 1

Any disease caused by a virus

Question 2

List examples of viral diseases:

Answer 2

•HIV
•Measles
•Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV)

Question 3

What are the symptoms of TMV?

Answer 3

• a unique mosaic pattern of discolouration on leaves which stunts growth a photosynthesis cannot occur and they cannot make glucose

Question 4

How is TMV spread?

Answer 4

Through direct contact (wind/water)

Question 5

How can we prevent TMV from spreading?

Answer 5

• cut and burn (destroy) infected plant and disinfect tools used

Question 6

What are the symptoms of HIV?

Answer 6

•flu like illness
•depleted immune system as lymph nodes attack body’s own immune system

Question 7

How is HIV spread?

Answer 7

•through sex
•transfer of body fluids through sharing needles

Question 8

How can HIV be treated?

Answer 8

Using antiretroviral drugs.

Question 9

How can a person develop AIDS?

Answer 9

HIV can develop into aids (immune system to weak to defend the body)

Question 10

What are the symptoms of measles?

Answer 10

•Red Rash
•Fever

Question 11

How are Measles spread?

Answer 11

Inhaling droplets from sneezes or coughs

Question 12

How can we treat Measles?

Answer 12

Vaccinate babies and toddlers with MMR vaccine

Question 13

What does MMR stand for?

Answer 13

Measles, Mumps and Rubella