Pathogens and Infectious Diseases - AP Environmental Science
- What is the causative agent of whooping cough?
- Bordetella pertussis. Bacterial infection causing severe coughing fits.
- What is the causative agent of typhoid fever?
- Salmonella typhi. Bacterial infection spread through contaminated food/water.
- Which disease is transmitted by the Aedes mosquito?
- Dengue fever. Tropical disease causing fever and bleeding.
- What is the primary mode of transmission for HIV?
- Blood and bodily fluids. Direct contact with infected fluids spreads virus.
- Which disease is transmitted through contaminated water and causes severe diarrhea?
- Cholera. Waterborne bacterial disease causing dehydration.
- Identify the pathogen that causes poliomyelitis.
- Poliovirus. Viral infection causing paralysis in children.
- What is the vector for malaria transmission?
- Anopheles mosquito. Female mosquitoes transmit Plasmodium parasites.
- What type of pathogen causes malaria?
- Parasite. Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites.
- Which pathogen is responsible for West Nile virus?
- West Nile virus. Mosquito-borne virus affecting nervous system.
- Which pathogen is responsible for causing anthrax?
- Bacillus anthracis. Spore-forming bacterium causing skin/lung infection.
- Identify the primary types of pathogens.
- Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. The four main categories of disease-causing organisms.
- What is the primary prevention method for measles?
- Vaccination. Immunization prevents viral infection.
- What is the transmission route for Hepatitis A?
- Fecal-oral route. Contaminated food/water spreads this liver infection.
- What is the primary symptom of hepatitis B infection?
- Jaundice. Yellowing of skin from liver inflammation.
- What is the reservoir host for the rabies virus?
- Wild animals (e.g., bats, raccoons). Mammals maintain rabies in nature.
- What is the main diagnostic sign of cholera infection?
- Rice-water stools. Characteristic watery diarrhea appearance.
- Which pathogen is responsible for tuberculosis?
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Bacterial infection primarily affecting the lungs.
- What is a pathogen?
- A microorganism that causes disease. Disease-causing organisms that harm host health.
- What is the disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae?
- Cholera. Waterborne bacterial infection causing severe diarrhea.
- Which pathogen is responsible for giardiasis?
- Giardia lamblia. Intestinal parasite from contaminated water.
- Identify a common symptom of Lyme disease.
- Bull's-eye rash. Characteristic circular rash from tick bites.
- What is the main symptom of tetanus?
- Muscle spasms. Bacterial toxin causes severe muscle contractions.
- What is the primary mode of transmission for the influenza virus?
- Airborne droplets. Respiratory droplets spread flu between people.
- What is the primary prevention method for tetanus?
- Vaccination. Immunization prevents bacterial muscle spasms.
- What is the causative agent of the disease known as 'lockjaw'?
- Clostridium tetani. Tetanus causes jaw muscle rigidity.
- What is the primary method of transmission for Zika virus?
- Aedes mosquito bite. Mosquito vector transmits viral infection.
- Identify the main symptom associated with mumps.
- Swollen salivary glands. Viral infection affecting parotid glands.
- Identify the pathogen responsible for causing diphtheria.
- Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Bacterial infection forming throat membrane.