Viral Diseases Flashcards

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1
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Name examples of diseases caused by bacteria?

A

-whooping cough
-salmonella
-tuberculosis

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2
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Name examples of diseases caused by viruses

A

-influenza (flu)
-measles
-covid-19

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3
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Measles are caused by what type of pathogen?

A

virus

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4
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Rose Black Spot are caused by what type of pathogen?

A

fungi

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5
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Malaria is caused by what type of pathogen?

A

protists

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6
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HIV and Tobacco Msac Virus (TVM) are caused by what type of pathogen?

A

virus

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7
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How do measles spread?

A

Droplets, sneezing and coughing

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8
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How is rose black spot spread?

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rain water and wind

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9
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How does malaria spread?

A

through mosquitoes (vectors)

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10
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How does HIV spread?

A

sexual contact, sharing needles, bodily fluids

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How does TMV (Tobacco Mosaic Virus) spread?

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through insects and direct contact

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12
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What are symptoms and complications for measles?

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-red rash
-fever, which can lead to pneumonia or encephalitis

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What are symptoms and complications for rose black spot?

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-black or purple spots on rose plants
-leaves turn yellow, fall
-less photosynthesis, leading to less growth

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What are symptoms and complications for malaria?

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-fever
-death

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What are symptoms and complications for HIV?

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-flu-like symptoms
-weakening immune system, can lead to AIDs

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16
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What are symptoms and complications for TMV?

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-mosaic pattern on leaves

17
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Treatment for measles

A

vaccination

18
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Treatment for rose black spot

A

-fungicides
-stripping affected leaves

19
Q

Treatment for malaria

A

-antimarial drugs
-prevent mosquito breedng

20
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Treatment for HIV

A

-antiretroviral drugs

21
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Treatment for TMV

A

-stripping and disosing affected leaves