Microbial Diseases
Biology ⇒ Microorganisms and Microbiology
Microbial Diseases starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A student develops a fever, cough, and body aches after being in close contact with a classmate who was sick. What type of disease transmission is most likely in this case?
Describe how contaminated food can lead to microbial diseases.
Describe how herd immunity helps protect a population from microbial diseases.
Describe one way in which waterborne microbial diseases can be prevented.
Describe the role of a vector in the transmission of microbial diseases.
Explain how vaccines help prevent microbial diseases.
Explain the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic.
Explain why antibiotics should not be used to treat viral infections.
Explain why handwashing is important in preventing microbial diseases.
Explain why it is important to complete a full course of antibiotics when treating bacterial diseases.
Name one method by which bacterial diseases can be prevented.
A village experiences an outbreak of a disease causing severe diarrhea. Laboratory tests confirm the presence of a protozoan in the water supply. What steps should the community take to control and prevent further spread of this microbial disease?
Describe two differences between bacterial and viral diseases in terms of their structure and treatment.
Explain how antimicrobial resistance develops in bacteria and why it is a major concern for treating microbial diseases.
Explain why it is important to identify the specific microbe causing a disease before starting treatment.
