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Infectious Diseases Flashcards

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What are infectious diseases?

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Diseases that are caused by organisms known as pathogens. Passed from
infected to uninfected people. Some also affect animals and are passed from animals to humans.

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What are carriers?

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People who spread a pathogen even though they do not have the disease
themselves.

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How is data about diseases expressed and standerdised?

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Normally as per 100 000 people

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What are control methods?

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Methods that help control the spread of an infectious disease. They include basic hygiene practices, vaccinations and medical health care.

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Define Incidence

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Define Prevalence

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Define Endemic

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Define Epidemic

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Define Pandemic

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What type of pathogen causes Cholera?

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What causes Cholera?

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How is Cholera transmitted?

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How is Cholera treated?

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How to prevent Cholera from spreading?

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What type of pathogen causes Malaria?

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What causes Malaria?

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How is Maleria transmitted?

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How is Malaria treated?

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How to prevent Malaria from spreading?

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What type of pathogen causes HIV?

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What causes HIV?

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How is HIV transmitted?

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How is HIV treated?

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How to prevent HIV from spreading?

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What type of pathogen causes TB?
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What causes TB?
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How is TB transmitted?
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How is TB treated?
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How to prevent TB from spreading?
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How do antibiotics work?
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How does penicillin work? Why does it work?
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Why do antibiotics not affect human cells?
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Why is it important that antibiotics don't affect human cells?
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Why do antibiotics not affect viruses?
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What is antibiotic resistance?
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How is antibiotic resistance created?
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How does antibiotic resistance transmit to other bacteria?

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