Non-bacterial pathogens

Question 1

What is the mode of transmission?

Answer 1

The ways that pathogens are spread from one host to another

Question 2

What are so examples of different modes of transmission?

Answer 2

Droplet infection
Direct conctact
Surface infection

Question 3

What is a pathogenic effect?

Answer 3

The symptoms of the disease

Question 4

What are vectors?

Answer 4

Living organisms or environmental factors that carry infection from one host to another

Question 5

What is the pathogenic effect of malaria?

Answer 5

Sweating
Shaking
Muscle pain
Headaches

Question 6

What is an endemic disease?

Answer 6

The active disease or pathogen that causes the disease is constantly active in that area

Question 7

What are the problems with treating endemic diseases?

Answer 7

Widespread
Pathogen can be difficult to destroy or track down
Requires the cooperation of a large number of people
Costly

Question 8

What are some of the ways to prevent and control malaria?

Answer 8

Avoid contact with mosquitos

Prevent mosquitos from breeding