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12.1- Animal Pathogens & Diseases Flashcards

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What is a pathogen

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A disease-causing micro-organism

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Bacteria

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A type of pathogen that produces toxins that damages body cells

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Virus

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A type of pathogen that uses a host cell to replicate before bursting out and destroying cells

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Protoctist

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A type of pathogen that takes over cells and breaks them open

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Fungi

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A type of pathogen that digests living cells to destroy them whilst producing toxins

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Examples of bacteria

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  • TB
  • Bacterial Meningitis
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Examples of viruses

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  • HIV/AIDS
  • Influenza
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Examples of protoctists

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  • Malaria
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Examples of fungi

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  • Athletes
  • Ringworm
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Direct transmission

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When pathogens are transferred directly from one organism to another

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Indirect transmission

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When pathogens are transferred from one organism to another using an intermediate

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Examples of direct transmission

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  • Airborne droplets
  • Direct contact
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Examples of indirect transmission

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  • Water
  • Vectors
  • Contaminated Objects
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What factors increase the risk of communicable diseases

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  • Living conditions
  • Social factors
  • Climate
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