Types of Pathogens
What type of pathogen causes strep throat?
Bacteria
How often can bacteria divide?
Every 20 minutes
What is the mosquito-transmitted protozoan disease?
Malaria
Which parasite is found in undercooked meat?
Tapeworm
What is the most effective hygiene practice?
Handwashing
Which pathogen is responsible for the flu?
Virus
What term describes bacteria resistant to antibiotics?
Antibiotic Resistance
What waterborne illness causes severe diarrhea?
Giardiasis
What parasite enters through the skin?
Hookworm
What medical method provides immunity?
What kind of pathogen causes athlete’s foot?
Fungi
What do viruses inject into host cells?
Genetic material
Which fungal infection affects the skin?
Ringworm
What type of parasites live inside the host?
Endoparasites
What prevents foodborne illnesses?
Safe food practices
Which protozoan disease is transmitted by mosquitoes?
Malaria
What process allows viruses to take over a host cell?
Replication
What type of fungal infection affects internal organs?
Systemic
What parasite commonly causes malnutrition in children?
Roundworm
What strategy helps control mosquito-borne diseases?
Vector control
What type of parasite requires a host but lives externally?
Ectoparasite
What is the final stage of a viral infection where new viruses spread?
Release
Which fungal infection commonly affects people with weakened immune systems?
Candida
What type of parasite can spread through human-to-human contact?
Lice
What process kills harmful bacteria in food?
Cooking