Viral Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
How is measles transmitted
A
Inhaling droplets from coughs/sneezing
2
Q
Symptoms of measles
A
Fever
Red skin rash
3
Q
Treatment for measles
A
No treatment
4
Q
Prevention of measles
A
Vaccination
5
Q
How is HIV transmitted
A
Unprotected sex
Contaminated blood
Sharing needles
Pregnancy/breastfeeding
6
Q
Symptoms of HIV
A
Mild, flu-like illness at the start
Develops into AIDs
7
Q
Treatment for HIV
A
Anti-retroviral drugs
No cure
8
Q
Prevention of HIV
A
Blood screening
Not sharing needles
Bottle feeding
Barrier methods of contraception Reduce number
Reduce number of sexual partners
9
Q
How is TMV transmitted
A
Contracted between infected + non infected plants
10
Q
Symptoms of TMV
A
Mosaic pattern/discolouration
11
Q
Treatment for TMV
A
No treatment
12
Q
Prevention of TMV
A
Hygiene
Pest control
13
Q
What does TMV stand for
A
Tobacco mosaic virus
