Diseases Caused by Micro-Organisms (Grade 11 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What is a pathogen?
What is a pathogen?
A harmful micro-organism causing disease
What is a vector?
What is a vector?
An organism carrying & spreading pathogens
How does the rabies virus spread from one animal to another?
How does the rabies virus spread from one animal to another?
Through saliva when infected animal bites
What is the incubation period for rabies after being bitten?
What is the incubation period for rabies after being bitten?
Up to 60 days
What is the medical term for fear of water, a symptom of rabies?
What is the medical term for fear of water, a symptom of rabies?
Hydrophobia
Is there a cure for rabies once symptoms appear?
Is there a cure for rabies once symptoms appear?
No, patient dies within 10 days
What type of immune system cells does HIV specifically target and destroy?
What type of immune system cells does HIV specifically target and destroy?
CD4 cells
Which method can transmit HIV from person to person?
Which method can transmit HIV from person to person?
Sharing contaminated needles
Can HIV spread through shaking hands or sharing food?
Can HIV spread through shaking hands or sharing food?
No, only through body fluid transfer
Why don't antibiotics work against influenza viruses?
Why don't antibiotics work against influenza viruses?
Viruses do not respond to antibiotics