3.Infection and Response-Disease

Measles details

Viral,transpitted by contact and air,long lasting

Measles impact

blotchy rash,can lead to pneumonia and inflamtion of the brain,can cause death

Measles treatment

no

HIV details

Caused by retrovirus, spreads by blood or sexual contact (body fluids)

HIV impact

fever, mouth sores, can damage immune system and lead to aids

HIV treatment

Antretroviral drugs taken daily to reduce spread and multiplication

Tobacco Mosaic Virus details

plant pathogen/virus, air borne

Tobacco Mosaic Virus impact

leaf discolouration/lack of chlorophyll, leads to stunted growth

Tobacco Mosaic Virus treatment

no

Rose Black Spot details

fungal disease, spread by water and wind

Rose Black Spot impact

purple spots on leaves/yellow leaves,leads to leaves falling and stunted growth

Rose Black Spot treatment

keep leaves dry, improve air circulation, fungicides

Malaria details

protist, carried in vectors (mosquitos blood)

Malaria impact

fever,fatigue,can lead to death

Malaria treatment

prevent vectors from breeding or use nets to avoid being bitten

Salmonella details

bacteria spread through contaminated food

Salmonella impact

vomiting, diarrhoea, toxins

Salmonella treatment

Wash hands with antibacterial soap, cook food fully

Gonorrhoea details

bacterial infection, spread by sexual contact

Gonorrhoea impact

pain when peeing, yellow discharge, can lead to infertility

Gonorrhoea treatment

antibiotic resistance results in untreatable infections, condoms and limit sexual partners