Communicable disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is a communicable disease with examples?
A
An infectious disease caused by a pathogen that is spread from one person to another.
E.g. Measles, influenza and salmonella
2
Q
What is a non-communicable disease with examples?
A
A non-infectious disease that cannot be passed from one person to another.
E.g. Coronary heart disease, cancer and diabetes
3
Q
What is a pathogen?
A
Microorganisms that cause infectious disease.
4
Q
What are the 4 types of pathogen?
A
Bacteria
Virus
Protist
Fungi
5
Q
How can pathogens be spread?
A
Direct contact
By water
By air
6
Q
How can you prevent the spread of communicable diseases?
A
Having good hygiene like washing hands
Isolating infected people
Destroying vectors
Being vaccinated
