Pathogens Flashcards
(36 cards)
Viruses are…
Non living, microscopic, made up of outer shell protein
Bacteria are…
Living, microscopic, unicellular, prokaryotic
Prion
Protein, non living, submicroscopic
Protists are…
Living, microscopic, single celled, eukaryotic, animal-like organism
Fungi/Fungal
Living, multicellular, eukaryotic, macro/microscopic
Helminths are..
Living, multicellular, eukaryotic worms, macro/microscopic
What is Bacteria exposed through
Nose, eyes, mouth, wound, food/water, sex, inhalation
What is exposed through touch, saliva, blood, sexual contact?
Viruses
How do Prions expose/infect?
Cornea infections or meat consumptions tainted with prions
Contaminated food/water can result in..?
Protist exposure
Fungal exposure occurs through?
(Spores) skin contact or inhalation
How are Helminths contracted?
Food/water contamination, or being bit by infected insect.
What treats bacteria?
Antibiotics
Vaccines, Anti-virals, over the counter meds, and pain relievers all are treatments for what?
Viruses
What is the treatment for prions?
There is no cure, but medications can slow disease progress
Antiprotozal medication helps with what?
Protists
What is the treatment for fungal infections?
Anti-fungals
Deworming meds help with which pathogen?
Helminths
What color of dyed bacteria is gram positive
Purple
What color is gram negative dyed bacteria?
Pink
True or false:
Prions are a type of pathogenic agent effectively treated with antibiotics
False
True or false:
The mode of transmission for bacteria is more similar to a virus than Helminths.
True
True or False:
Syphilis is an example of a Protozoa
True
True or False:
Protozoa are examples of parasitic pathogens
True
