Viral , Fungal , and Protist Diseases

Question 1

What type of disease is measles?

Answer 1

Viral disease

Measles is spread by droplet from an infected person’s sneeze or cough.

Question 2

What are common symptoms of measles?

Answer 2

Red skin rash and fever

Fever refers to a high temperature.

Question 3

What serious complications can arise from measles?

Answer 3

Pneumonia and encephalitis

Pneumonia is a lung infection, while encephalitis is inflammation of the brain.

Question 4

At what age are most people vaccinated against measles?

Answer 4

When they are young

Question 5

How is HIV primarily spread?

Answer 5

Sexual contact and exchanging bodily fluids

This can occur when sharing needles while taking drugs.

Question 6

What initial symptoms does HIV cause?

Answer 6

Flu-like symptoms for a few weeks

Question 7

What happens after the initial symptoms of HIV?

Answer 7

Usually no symptoms for several years

Question 8

What type of drugs can control HIV?

Answer 8

Antiretroviral drugs

Question 9

What does HIV attack in the body?

Answer 9

Immune cells

Question 10

What is the late stage of HIV infection called?

Answer 10

AIDS

Question 11

What type of virus is Tobacco mosaic virus?

Answer 11

Virus that affects many species of plants

Question 12

What is a visible symptom of Tobacco mosaic virus on plants?

Answer 12

Mosaic pattern on the leaves

Question 13

How does Tobacco mosaic virus affect plant growth?

Answer 13

Reduces photosynthesis

Question 14

What is the fungal disease affecting rose plants?

Answer 14

Rose black spot

Question 15

What are the symptoms of Rose black spot?

Answer 15

Purple or black spots on leaves, yellowing, and leaf drop

Question 16

How does Rose black spot spread?

Answer 16

Through the environment in water or by wind

Question 17

What methods can gardeners use to treat Rose black spot?

Answer 17

Fungicides and stripping affected leaves

Question 18

What causes malaria?

Answer 18

A protist

Question 19

Where does part of the malarial protist’s life cycle take place?

Answer 19

Inside the mosquito

Question 20

What role do mosquitoes play in the spread of malaria?

Answer 20

Vectors

Question 21

What happens when a mosquito feeds on an infected animal?

Answer 21

It picks up the malarial protist

Question 22

What are the symptoms of malaria?

Answer 22

Recurrent episodes of fever

Question 23

How can the spread of malaria be reduced?

Answer 23

Stopping mosquitoes from breeding

Question 24

What protective measures can people use against mosquitoes?

Answer 24

Insecticides and mosquito nets