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APES- Historical Diseases Flashcards

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8153894519PlagueBacterial infection transmitted through infected fleas on rodents.0
8153902980MalariaProtist spends one life stage in mosquito and another in humans. Causes flu-like symptoms. Tropical regions are hardest hit.1
8153913327CholeraBacteria found in human feces. Spread through contaminated water or food. Prevented with sanitation and water treatment.2
8153923199Tuberculosis (TB)Highly contagious bacteria spread through coughing. Leading cause of death in developing countries.3
8153937555HepatitisViral infection affecting liver. Multiple strains. Either spread through contaminated food or water, or bodily fluids.4
8153948232Diarrheal DiseasesInfection in intestinal tract. Can lead to severe dehydration and death, especially in young children.5
8153958384Vaccineused to prevent spread of viral infection6
8153961498AntibioticsUsed to treat bacterial infection7
8153966630PandemicGlobal spread of disease8
8153969048Epidemicoutbreak of disease that is limited to an area9
8153970962Pathogena bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.10
8153994010Non-transmissible diseaseDisease that cannot be spread from person to person.11
8154002367chronic diseasedisease that slowly impairs the functioning of an organism12
8154008187acute diseaserapidly impairs the functioning of an organism13

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