B5 - Communicable diseases
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What is a communicable disease?
A disease that can be transmitted from one organism to another
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What is a pathogen?
A microorganism that causes disease
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Name four types of pathogen.
Bacteria, fungi, protists, viruses
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How can pathogens spread?
Air, water, direct contact
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How do bacteria make you ill?
Produce toxins that damage tissues
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How do viruses make you ill?
Note 
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