communicable disease

• What are microorganisms?

  Tiny organisms including bacteria, viruses, protists, fungi
• What are pathogens?

  Microorganisms that can cause disease
• How can pathogens spread?

  From person to person
• What are communicable diseases?

  Diseases caused by pathogens that spread
• What types of organisms are included in pathogens?

  Bacteria, viruses, protists, fungi
• What are the four types of pathogens?

  • Bacteria
  • Viruses
  • Protists
  • Fungi
• What is one way pathogens spread through the air?

  Via tiny droplets expelled when coughing or sneezing
• What is cholera?

  A bacterial disease spread by contaminated water
• How is Salmonella spread?

  By eating contaminated food, especially chicken
• How does athlete's foot spread?

  By walking barefoot on contaminated surfaces
• What are common hygiene practices to prevent disease spread?

  • Wash hands after using the bathroom
  • Wash hands before preparing food
  • Clean cooking items like knives and boards
• What are vectors in the context of pathogens?

  Organisms that transport pathogens
• What is the role of insecticides?

  To kill insect vectors of pathogens
• What is the best way to prevent pathogen spread?

  Vaccinate everyone against diseases
• What is quarantine used for?

  To isolate individuals with serious diseases
• How can pathogens be spread?

  1. Through the air
  2. Through contaminated food or water
  3. Through direct contact
• What measures can reduce the spread of pathogens?

  1. Maintain hygiene
  2. Kill vectors
  3. Vaccinate people
  4. Quarantine infected individuals