Diseases Caused by Protista and Fungi (Grade 11 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Flashcards
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Causative agent of malaria
Causative agent of malaria
Plasmodium vivax
Vector that transmits malaria
Vector that transmits malaria
Female Anopheles mosquitoes
Definition of a disease vector
Definition of a disease vector
Organism that transports pathogens between hosts
Characteristic symptom of plant rust
Characteristic symptom of plant rust
Bright orange, raised spots on leaves
Causative agent of thrush
Causative agent of thrush
Candida albicans
Why diabetes increases thrush risk
Why diabetes increases thrush risk
Candida thrives in high blood sugar
What causes ringworm
What causes ringworm
Fungal infection, not worms
Characteristic symptom of ringworm
Characteristic symptom of ringworm
Circular, itchy patches with raised borders
Causative agent of athlete's foot
Causative agent of athlete's foot
Tinea pedis
Where athlete's foot spreads
Where athlete's foot spreads
Public showers, pools, locker rooms