What Are Communicable Diseases

Question 1

What is a communicable disease

Answer 1

A disease that can be passed between organisms

Question 2

What causes disease & give the definition

Answer 2

Pathogens: micro organisms that cause disease

Question 3

What are the four types of pathogens and give two definitions

Answer 3

Bacteria : produce toxins which make us feel ill

Viruses : live and reproduce inside our cells, damaging them and making us feel ill

Fungi

Protists

Question 4

7 ways to prevent the spread of disease

Answer 4

Social distancing/isolation
Face masks
Hand washing
Cook meat thoroughly
Disposable gloves, aprons etc
Avoiding contact between raw and cooked food
Sterilisation of equipment and surfaces

Question 5

What are the four ways disease is spread

Answer 5

Direct contact (person to person)
Through cuts or breaks in the skin
In water
Breathing in microbes