Infectious Diseases

Organisms that cause disease are called

• hosts

• pathogens

• Phagocytes

• Flagellum

All of the following are pathogens EXCEPT

• Bacteria

• Toxins

• Viruses

• Fungi

Some viruses that live in food, water, and soil can cause disease

• True

• False

What causes malaria?

• bacteria

• fungi

• protozoan

• viruses

Athlete's foot is caused by?

• virus

• protozoan

• fungus

• bacteria

Body lice are a?

• virus

• protozoa

• fungus

• parasite

The common cold is a?

• virus

• bacteria

• protozoan

• fungus

Tetanus is a?

• virus

• protozoan

• fungus

• bacteria

Which of these is NOT a physical barrier of your body to disease?

• skin

• mucous membranes

• chemicals

• hair

Which of these is NOT a disease that can be treated with antibiotics?

• flu

• strep throat

• tetanus

• sinus infection