Diseases Facts 4.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? BiologyMicrobes and diseaseCommunicable DiseasesGCSEAQA Created by: ccoatesxCreated on: 12-11-17 12:36 How is Measles spread? Measles is spread by droplets from an infected person's sneeze or cough. 1 of 29 What are the symptoms of measles? People with measles develop a red skin rash, and they show signs of a fever. 2 of 29 When are people most likely to be vaccinated against measles? People are vaccinated against Measles when they are very young. 3 of 29 What is HIV and how is it spread? HIV is a virus spread by sexual contact, or by exchanging bodily fluids. This can happen when drug users share needles. 4 of 29 What are the symptoms of HIV? HIV initially causes flu-like symptoms for a few weeks. 5 of 29 How can HIV be initially treated? During the initial stages HIV can be treated with antiretroviral drugs. This stops the virus replicating in the body. 6 of 29 What does HIV attack? The virus attacks the immune cells. 7 of 29 What happens if the body's immune system is damaged by HIV? It cannot cope with other infections or cancers. At this stage, the virus is know as AIDS. 8 of 29 What is Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) and what does it affect? TMV is a virus that affects many species of plants. 9 of 29 What does TMV cause? TMV causes a mosaic pattern on the leaves of plants, and causes discolouration. 10 of 29 How does TMV effect the plant? The discolouration means the plant can't carry out photosynthesis as well, affecting the growth of the plant. 11 of 29 What is Rose Black Spot? A fungus. 12 of 29 What is the symptom of Rose Black Spot? Purple or black spots on the leaves of rose plants. 13 of 29 How is Rose Black Spot spread? Thought the environment in water or by the wind. 14 of 29 How can Rose Black Spot be treated? By ********* the plant of its infected leaves, destroying the leaves and using fungicides. 15 of 29 How is Malaria caused? Malaria is caused by a protist called a mosquito. 16 of 29 How does the mosquito pick up the malaria protist? The mosquito feeds on an infected animal. 17 of 29 How does the mosquito infect other animals/humans? It infects it by inserting the protist into the animal's/human's blood vessels. 18 of 29 What are the symptoms of Malaria? Repeating episodes of fever, it can be fatal. 19 of 29 How can people be protected from mosquitos? Using insecticides and mosquitos. 20 of 29 What is salmonella and what does it cause? Salmonella is a type of bacteria that causes food poisoning. 21 of 29 What are the symptoms of Salmonella? Fever, stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea. 22 of 29 How are the symptoms of salmonella caused? The symptoms of Salmonella are caused by the toxins the bacteria produce. 23 of 29 How do you get Salmonella? By eating food that's been contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. 24 of 29 What is Gonorrhoea? A sexually transmitted disease. (STD) 25 of 29 How are STDs passed on? By sexual contact. 26 of 29 What is Gonorrhoea caused by? Bacteria 27 of 29 What are the symptoms of Gonorrhoea? Pain when you urinate, and thick discharge. 28 of 29 How was Gonorrhoea originally treated? With Penicillin, but many strains are now resistant. 29 of 29
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