Controlling Infectious Diseases Biology Infectious Diseases 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyMicrobes and diseaseGCSEAll boards Created by: Dawn CostelloCreated on: 27-04-09 12:55 Pathogens cause infectious disease some bacteria and viruses are pathogens they reproduce inside the body, producing toxins which make us ill Semmelweiss came up with cleanliness in hospitals to prevent spread of infection long time before ideas were taken seriously 1 of 2 Defence Mechanisms white blood cells do three things to help us protect ourselves can destroy pathogens produce antibodies to help destroy particular pathogens produce anti toxins to neutralise the toxins that pathogens produce best to stop pathogens getting into your body in the first place 2 of 2
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