Pathogens Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Communicable diseases are spread by..
A
Pathogens
2
Q
What are pathogens
A
Micro organisms, that spread infectious disease
3
Q
2 Examples of pathogens are..
A
Bacteria
Virus’s
4
Q
How do bacteria work?
A
In the body they divide rapidly, every twenty minuets, and they release harmful toxins which damage tissues
5
Q
How do virus’s work?
A
They reproduce inside a human host cell
And releases harmful toxins
When the virus leaves the cell it bursts and dies
6
Q
How are they spread?
A
In the air through droplets we breathe in,
Like sneezing and coughing
Through direct contact like sex
7
Q
How do you reduce the spread?
A
Vaccination, or isolation
