infection and response

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fatoumata SG

Cards (22)

what is a communicable disease
a disease caused by a pathogen which can be spread between plants and animals
what is a pathogen?
a micro-organism which causes diseases
how does bacteria cause disease?
the divide rapidly and produce toxins
how do viruses cause diseases?
they reproduce inside living body cells which damages them
three ways pathogens can spread
direct contact, by air, by water
3 ways to reduce the spread of pathogens
quarantine, good hygiene, vaccinations
why is it important to prevent the spread of viral diseases?
there are not many cures for viral diseases
what type of disease is measles?
a viral disease
risks of having measles
can cause blindness and brain damage
symptoms of measles
fever and red rash on skin
how is measles spread?
by air through sneezing and coughing
what is HIV ?
a virus which attacks and damages the immune system
what is AIDS?
the development of HIV
how is HIV spread?
direct sexual contact and sharing of bodily fluids
how to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDs ?
using condoms,(which Emma does) and not sharing needles
what is Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV)?
a plant pathogen which causes discoloration in plant leaves
how does TMV spread?
contact between infected and healthy plants,or through insects
what is salmonella?
a type of bacteria found in raw meat/eggs
symptoms of salmonella? 
diarrhoea 😂, vomiting🤮 or a fever
how to limit the spread of salmonella?
cook your meat (and season),keep raw and cooked meat separate
symptoms of gonorrhoea? 
pain while urinating and yellow/green discharge from genitals
how to prevent gonorrhoea? 
USE A CONDOM or just dont have sex😉