ATI TEAS Role of Microorganisms in Disease

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Microorganisms

Organisms too small to see without a microscope

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Pathogen

Disease-causing microorganism

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Bacteria

Single-celled prokaryotes; some cause disease

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Viruses

Nonliving particles with DNA or RNA; require host cells

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Protozoa

Single-celled eukaryotes

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Fungi

Eukaryotes like molds and yeast

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Parasites

Organisms that live on or in a host

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Infectious disease

Disease that spreads between people

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Non-infectious disease

Disease that does not spread; caused by lifestyle/genetics

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Transmission

Spread of disease (contact, air, fluids)

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Microscope

Tool used to see microorganisms

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Light microscope

Uses light to view specimens

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Electron microscope

Uses electrons; highest magnification and resolution