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?