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Pathogen
A living organism that causes an **infectious** disease
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Infectious diseases
diseases that are transmissible
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Vector
A living organism that carry and transmit infectious pathogens to other organisms
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What is the cause of Turberculosis?
Bacterial infection of the lungs
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How is Turberculosis spread?
Inhaling droplets from people who cough or sneeze
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What are the symptoms of turberculosis?
Coughing, fever, chills
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What is the cause of Zika?
Virus
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How is Zika spread?
Through mosquito bites
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What are the symptoms of Zika?
Mild fever, can cause reproductive problems including children being born with small heads
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What is the cause of malaria?
protist
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how is Malaria spread?
mosquito bites
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What are the symptoms of Malaria?
Very high fever and chills
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What is the cause of Cholera?
bacteria
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How is Cholera spread?
through Contaminated drinking water
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What are the symptoms of Cholera?
Diarrea, dehydration
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What is SARS caused by?
virus
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How is SARS spread?
Through respiratory droplets
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What are the symptoms of SARS?
High fever
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What is the cause of West Nile?
virus
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How is West Nile spread?
Mosquito bites
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What are the symptoms of West Nile?
Fever, headaches
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What is the cause of the Plague?
bacteria
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How is the Plague spread?
Through fleas, rats, and mice
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What are the symptoms of the plague?
Fever, black lesions