Microorganisms that are a major cause of disease Flashcards
1
Q
what are Microorganisms that cause diseases
A
Pathogens
2
Q
what do microscopic pathogens include
A
bacteria, protists, viruses and or fungi
3
Q
What do pathogens do
A
they cause contagious diseases
4
Q
What does contagious mean
A
a disease that can be passed from one person to another.
5
Q
What pathogen is HIV/Aids caused by
A
a virus
6
Q
What pathogen is Cholera caused by
A
a bacteria
7
Q
What pathogen is Malaria caused by
A
a protitst
8
Q
What pathogen is Thrush caused by
A
a fungi
