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