Infection & ResponseKey Facts
Specific Disease Examples
Part of Pathogens and Disease Transmission — GCSE Biology
This key facts covers Specific Disease Examples within Pathogens and Disease Transmission for GCSE Biology. Types of pathogens, how diseases spread, transmission methods, and prevention strategies It is section 6 of 19 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 6 of 19
Practice
18 questions
Recall
20 flashcards
Specific Disease Examples
| Pathogen Type | Disease | Transmission | Prevention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacteria | Tuberculosis (TB) | Airborne droplets | Vaccination, isolation, masks |
| Bacteria | Food poisoning (Salmonella) | Contaminated food | Cook food thoroughly, hygiene |
| Bacteria | Gonorrhoea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) | Sexual contact (direct transmission of bacteria) | Barrier methods (condoms), screening, antibiotics (resistance increasing) |
| Virus | Measles | Airborne droplets | MMR vaccination |
| Virus | HIV/AIDS | Bodily fluids | Safe sex, sterile needles |
| Fungus | Athlete's foot | Direct contact, contaminated surfaces | Keep feet dry, don't share shoes |
| Fungus (plant) | Chalara ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) | Wind-borne spores; movement of infected nursery stock | Destroy infected trees; restrict movement of nursery stock; no cure |
| Protist | Malaria | Mosquito vector | Mosquito nets, destroy breeding sites |