Viral Diseases 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyMicrobes and diseaseGCSEAQA Created by: vicky.vxCreated on: 28-03-17 22:54 Three examples of viral diseases. 1.Measles. 2.HIV/AIDS. 3.Tobacco mosaic virus. 1 of 14 What are viral diseases? Diseases caused by viruses. 2 of 14 How are measles spread? The inhalation of droplets from coughs and sneezes. 3 of 14 What are the main symptoms of measles? Fever and Red skin rash. 4 of 14 Is there a cure for measles? No. 5 of 14 What prevents measles? Vaccination and Isolation of patients. 6 of 14 How does HIV spread? Through sexual contact or exchange of bodily fluids. 7 of 14 What are the symptoms of HIV? Flu-like illness. If not controlled can attack the boys immune system. 8 of 14 Is there a cure for HIV? No. 9 of 14 How is HIV prevented? Using condoms. Not sharing needles. 10 of 14 How is Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) spread? Contact between diseased plant materials and healthy plants.Insects act as vectors. 11 of 14 What are the symptoms of TMW? It damages leaves and reduces photosynthesis 12 of 14 Is there a cure for TMV? No. 13 of 14 How is the spread of TMV prevented? Field hygiene and Pest contol. 14 of 14
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