Microbiology and Diseases Vocab Flashcard

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What is contagion?

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An infectious disease that is spread.

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What is an antiviral?

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Treats viral infections by inhibiting the development of viruses.

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What organism reproduces by spores?

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Fungi: An organism that reproduces by spores.

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What does it mean for an organism to be a host?

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It means the organism provides a living environment for a pathogen or parasite.

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What is influenza?

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The flu virus.

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What is a pathogen?

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A microorganism that can cause disease.

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What is a vaccine?

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A substance that stimulates the body's immune response against diseases.

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What is a parasite?

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An organism that lives on or in a host and gets its food at the expense of its host.

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What is bacteria?

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Single-celled microorganisms that can be beneficial or harmful.

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What is a vector?

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An organism, often an insect or animal, that carries and transmits pathogens to other organisms.