12.1- Animal Pathogens & Diseases Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is a pathogen
A disease-causing micro-organism
Bacteria
A type of pathogen that produces toxins that damages body cells
Virus
A type of pathogen that uses a host cell to replicate before bursting out and destroying cells
Protoctist
A type of pathogen that takes over cells and breaks them open
Fungi
A type of pathogen that digests living cells to destroy them whilst producing toxins
Examples of bacteria
- TB
- Bacterial Meningitis
Examples of viruses
- HIV/AIDS
- Influenza
Examples of protoctists
- Malaria
Examples of fungi
- Athletes
- Ringworm
Direct transmission
When pathogens are transferred directly from one organism to another
Indirect transmission
When pathogens are transferred from one organism to another using an intermediate
Examples of direct transmission
- Airborne droplets
- Direct contact
Examples of indirect transmission
- Water
- Vectors
- Contaminated Objects
What factors increase the risk of communicable diseases
- Living conditions
- Social factors
- Climate
