Infectious Agents

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What are the routes that pathogens take to enter the human body?

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Pathogens can enter the human body through openings or 'holes' such as the mouth, nose, and cuts in the skin.

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What is a microorganism that can cause a disease?

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A microorganism that can cause a disease is known as a pathogen.

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What is another name for a pathogen?

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A pathogen is also known as a germ.

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What is a parasite?

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A parasite is an organism that lives in or on another species and consumes nutrients from its host.

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What are hyporli, staphylococcus, and streptococcus?

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Hyporli, staphylococcus, and streptococcus are types of bacteria.

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What is a virus?

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A virus is a small infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.

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What is the role of fungi in infectious diseases?

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Fungi can act as pathogens, causing infections such as athlete's foot and ringworm.

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How do bacteria reproduce?

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Bacteria reproduce asexually through a process called binary fission.

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What is the difference between a virus and a bacterium?

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Viruses are smaller than bacteria and require a host cell to replicate, while bacteria can reproduce independently.

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What is an example of a viral infection?

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An example of a viral infection is the flu (influenza).