Bacteria
1. There is lots of bacteria in a human body
2. Bacteria can be transmitted through saliva
3. They are plant like
They are plant like
1. They reproduce themselves
2. Viruses don't only infect humans
3. Viruses can be recognized by the body
They reproduce themselves
1. Mold is an example of fungi
2. Fungi can be transmitted in the air
3. Fungi are non-living because they are not plants or animals
Fungi are non-living because they are not plants or animals
Which pathogens have this characteristic?
Unicellular
Bacteria
1. Bacteria is not alive
2. Bacteria can live anywhere
3. Bacteria can reproduce themselves
Bacteria is not alive
1. Vectors transmit viruses
2. Viruses are non-living
3. You always get sick if you touch a virus
You always get sick if you touch a virus
1. Can be treated with antifungal
2. Need a host to reproduce
3. Some can be seen without a microscope
Need a host to reproduce
Which pathogens have this characteristic?
Living
Bacteria and fungi
1. They are multi-cellular
2. They are transmitted via water
3. They are living microorganisms
They are multi-cellular
1. Can be used to make vaccines
2. Can be mortal
3. A fever is a virus
A fever is a virus
1. Fungi is the largest organism in the world
2. Fungi reproduces quickly in humid areas
3. Fungi is it's own kingdom (not plants or animals)
Fungi is the largest organism in the world
Which pathogens have this characteristic?
Can be transmitted through water, air, food, and contaminated surfaces
Bacteria, fungi, viruses
1. Bacteria do not rely on a host
2. Bacteria can be seen with a microscope
3. Bacteria can not be found in food
Bacteria can not be found in food
1. There is a vaccine for every virus
2. They can be transmitted through fluids
3. They are pathogenic
There is a vaccine for every virus
1. Causes tooth decay
2. Can be transmitted through water
3. Reproduces without a host
Causes tooth decay
Which pathogens have this characteristic?
Regularly used to make food
Bacteria and fungi
1. Bacteria can spread easily
2. Once you get a bacterial infection you can never get it again
3. Antibiotics kill good and bad bacteria in the body
Once you get a bacterial infection you can never get it again
1. Vaccines cure you of a virus
2. Viruses can be transmitted through contact with a contaminated surface
3. Can view a virus through a microscope
Vaccines cure you of a virus
1. Fungi are made of hyphae
2. You can only find fungi on dead things
3. Many fungi reproduce through spores
You can only find fungi on dead things
Which pathogens have this characteristic?
Is used to make treatments for illnesses.
Bacteria, fungi and viruses