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What are pathogens
microorganisms that can cause disease
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What type of the diseases caused by pathogens
communicable diseases
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What are the 4 types of pathogens
viruses, bacteria, protists, fungi
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How are pathogens spread
direct contact, water or air
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What happens when bacteria and viruses enter the body
they reproduce rapidly
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How do bacteria make us feel ill
producing toxins that damage tissues
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How do viruses make us feel ill
live and reproduce inside cells and cause cell damage
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How can we stop diseases from spreading
hygiene, kill vectors, vaccination, isolate/quarantine
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What are examples of hygiene
washing hands before eating or after going to the toilet, cleaning cullinary items
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What is a vector
an organism that transports the pathogen
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How are pathogens spread by air
tiny droplets of saliva when we sneeze/cough
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How are pathogens spread by water
water contaminated by the pathogen of infected people
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How are pathogens spread by direct contact
touching areas contaminated with pathogen
