Communicable Diseases Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What are microorganisms?
A
-Bacteria
-Viruses
-Protists
-Fungi
2
Q
What are pathogens?
A
Microorganisms that can cause disease
3
Q
How can pathogens spread?
A
-Air (coughing)
-contaminated food
-water
-direct contact (fungal infection)
4
Q
How to stop disease spreading?
A
-hygiene
-kill vectors
-vaccination
-isolation
