Controlling Pathogen Spread (VCE SSCE Biology): Flashcards

An agent that causes disease

Sudden, unexpected disease increase in a local area

Increased disease occurrence in a community or region

Technique to identify pathogen via antigens/antibodies

Spread via air particles < $5 \mu m$ in diameter

Inanimate objects that transmit pathogens when contaminated

Organisms that spread disease but aren't affected by it

Applied to living tissue to kill/slow microorganisms

Applied to non-living materials to kill/slow microorganisms

Microorganism's ability to survive antimicrobial exposure