Viral, Fungal and Protist Diseases

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Cards (27)

What pathogen causes measles?
A virus
How is measles spread?
Inhaling droplets from sneezes or coughs
What are the symptoms of measles?
Red skin rash
Fever
What other diseases can measles lead to?
Pneumonia
Encephalitis
How is measles treated?
Vaccinations for children
What type of pathogen causes HIV?
A virus
What does HIV stand for?
Human immunodeficiency virus
How is HIV spread?
Sexual contact
Exchanging bodily fluids
Sharing needles
What symptoms does HIV cause?
Flu like symptoms initially, then none for several years
How can HIV be controlled during the first years of being infected?
Antiretroviral drugs
What do antiretroviral drugs do? 
Stop viruses from replicating in the body
What does HIV attack in the body?
Immune cells
What can happen as a result of HIV? 
The immune system is damage and can't cope with other infections and it becomes AIDS
What does AIDS stand for?
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
What disease causes a mosaic pattern and discolouration on plant leaves?
Tobacco mosaic virus
How does TMV affect a plant's ability to photosynthesise? 
It cannot photosynthesise well and therefore growth is stunted due to the discolouration
Which disease causes purple or black spots to develop on rose leaves?
Rose black spot
What type of pathogen causes rose black spot?
A fungus
What happens to plants affected by rose black spot? 
Leaves turn yellow and drop off, photosynthesis cannot occur and growth is stunted
How is rose black spot spread?
Through spores in water or air
How do you fight against rose black spot?
Using fungicides and stripping infected leaves which are then destroyed
What type of pathogen causes malaria?
A protist
Which vector carries malaria?
Mosquitos
How do vectors pick up malaria?
From feeding on infected animals
What are the symptoms of malaria?
Repeating episodes of fever
Can malaria be fatal?
Yes
How can you prevent the spread of malaria? 
Stopping mosquitos breeding or using insecticides and mosquito nets