PATHOGENS

Matching Match the term with the appropriate definition. A condition that prevents the body from functioning properly disease An organism that transmits a disease vector biological agent that causes disease or illness to its host pathogen A weakened or dead form of the pathogen that stimulates the immune system vaccine Drag the term to the correct category. Pathogens Bacteria Viruses Fungi Parasites Vectors Mosquitoes Ticks Sort the diseases based on the type of pathogens that cause it. Fungus Ringworm Athlete's Foot Parasites Malaria Amebic Dysentary Viruses Ebola Flu AIDS Bacteria Salmonella Strep Throat Cholera a widespread occurrence of a disease epidemic a sudden or spontaneous occurrence of a disease outbreak occurrence of disease that is prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or the whole world pandemic a strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease. quarantine to change or alter mutate capable of being transmitted by bodily contact with an infected person or object contagious an organism that carries a disease but is asymptomatic or immune to it carrier Many diseases caused by bacteria have been brought under control through the use of antibiotics. Scientists are working on developing substances that slow down the rate at which the virus reproduces. These are drugs calledantivirals . Fungi can invade many parts of the body. They can cause skin infections to more serious problems with bones, lungs and heart. Some fungal infections can be treated with anti-fungal creams, shampoos, and other medicine. If you could create an infectious disease, which pathogen would you use to cause a pandemic and why? Use complete sentences. A virus that kills bacteria by infecting it and reproducing inside it is called a parasite bacteria bateriaphage fungus What are the 3 shapes of a bacteria?