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Definition of pathogen.
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A disease causing micro-organism.
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Example of a pathogen.
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Bacteria:
E.Coli - Food poisoning Vibrio Cholerae - Cholera Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - Tuberculosis Virus: Rhinovirus - Common cold Mycovirus - Influenza HIV - AIDS Fungus: Tinea Pedis - Athletes foot Candidiasis - Thrush Tinea Corpis - Ringworm |
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How do pathogens enter the body?
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Inhaled.
Broken skin. Faecal-oral route. Ingestion. Sexually. Blood borne. |
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Example of a natural defences?
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Mucus layer.
Production of enzymes that break down pathogens. Production of stomach acid. |
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How do pathogens cause disease?
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They damage the cells of the host.
They produce toxins. |
