Viral Diseases Flashcards
Name examples of diseases caused by bacteria?
-whooping cough
-salmonella
-tuberculosis
Name examples of diseases caused by viruses
-influenza (flu)
-measles
-covid-19
Measles are caused by what type of pathogen?
virus
Rose Black Spot are caused by what type of pathogen?
fungi
Malaria is caused by what type of pathogen?
protists
HIV and Tobacco Msac Virus (TVM) are caused by what type of pathogen?
virus
How do measles spread?
Droplets, sneezing and coughing
How is rose black spot spread?
rain water and wind
How does malaria spread?
through mosquitoes (vectors)
How does HIV spread?
sexual contact, sharing needles, bodily fluids
How does TMV (Tobacco Mosaic Virus) spread?
through insects and direct contact
What are symptoms and complications for measles?
-red rash
-fever, which can lead to pneumonia or encephalitis
What are symptoms and complications for rose black spot?
-black or purple spots on rose plants
-leaves turn yellow, fall
-less photosynthesis, leading to less growth
What are symptoms and complications for malaria?
-fever
-death
What are symptoms and complications for HIV?
-flu-like symptoms
-weakening immune system, can lead to AIDs