pathogens and communicable disease

Cards (8)

  • state 2 examples of a bacteria that infects animals
    tuberculosis (TB) - bacteria that multiplies and attacks lungs/other parts of body
    bacterial meningitis - infection of the meninges (protective cover for brain and spinal cord)
  • state an example of a bacteria that infects plants

    Ring rot (potatoes/tomato)
  • state 2 example of a virus that infects animals
    HIV/AIDs - attacks immune system
    Influenza - respiratory illness
  • state an example of a virus that infects plants
    Tobacco Mosiac virus
  • state 2 examples of a fungus that infects animals
    athletes foot - skin disruption
    Ringworm - itchy, red rash
  • state an example of a fungus that infects plants
    Black sigatoka - banana plants (spots)
  • state an example of a protoctist that infects animals

    malaria - mosquitos are the vector
  • state an example of a protoctist that infects plants
    Potato/tomato late blight