Biology - Communicable Diseases Flashcards
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Pathogens
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Pathogens are microorganisms that cause infectious disease
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Types of Pathogens
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Viruses, bacteria, protists, or fungi
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Pathogen transmission
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Pathogens may infect plants or animals and can be spread by direct contact, water, or air.
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Malaria - Protist Communicable Disease
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Malaria - Symptoms of recurrent episodes of fever, which can be fatal. Spread is controlled by preventing the mosquito vectors from breeding and by using mosquito nets to avoid being bitten.
