Types of Pathogens
What are four main types of pathogens?
Bacteria, Viruses, Fungus, Parasites
Name one way infectious diseases can spread.
Direct Contact, Indirect contact, Airborne, Vector-Borne, or Contaminated food/water
What is the role of white blood cells?
protects the body against harmful pathogens
Identifies and eliminates invading organisms to prevent illness
What global event highlighted the impact of infectious diseases recently?
Match: HIV/AIDS – Virus or Bacteria?
Virus
Which type of pathogen causes the flu?
Virus or Influenza
How can contaminated water transmit diseases?
Ingestion of pathogens through tainted sources
How do vaccines help prevent diseases?
Stimulates immunity against specific diseases
How did COVID-19 affect daily life worldwide?
social distancing, mask wearing, travel inhibited, work from home, hybrid schools, virtual schools, etc.
Match: Tuberculosis – Bacteria or Virus?
Bacteria
Name a disease caused by a fungus.
Candida or Yeast Infection
What is vector-borne transmission?
bites from insects like mosquitos or ticks
Why is handwashing important in disease prevention?
removes/destroys pathogens from hands to minimize spread through direct contact
What measures were taken globally to control the COVID-19 pandemic?
vaccinations, social distancing, hand washing, etc.
Match: Athlete's Foot – Fungus or Parasite?
Fungus
What type of pathogen is Plasmodium, which causes malaria?
Parasites
Give an example of a disease spread through airborne transmission.
varies
What is herd immunity?
a large portion of a population is immune to a disease, indirectly protecting those who are not immune
Name a historical pandemic and its impact.
answer may vary...
examples: The Plague, Swine Flu, HIV/AIDS
Match: Malaria – Virus or Parasite?
Parasite
Which pathogen type is Giardia lamblia, causing giardiasis?
Protozoa
How does indirect contact facilitate disease spread?
touching contaminated surfaces or objects
How do antibodies function in the immune response?
acts as a defense mechanism against pathogens
How do infectious diseases affect economies?
answer may vary
Match: Giardiasis – Protozoa or Bacteria?
Protozoa