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what is a pathogen?
a microorganism that causes disease.
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definition of communicable disease
pathogens that can be spread from one person to another.
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examples of communicable diseases.
HIV, salmonella and malaria
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definition of non-communicable disease
cannot be passed from one person to another.
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examples of non-communicable diseases.
strokes and cancer
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ways pathogens are spread
air, direct contact and water
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ways to stop spread of communicable diseases.
social distancing and use hand sanitiser to kill viruses
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examples of viral diseases
HIV, measles
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