Match the disease by the type of pathogen.(6 points)
Virus Bacteria Fungus
Pink eye
Virus – Pink eye
Bacteria – Pink eye
Fungus – Pink eye
Chicken pox
Virus – Chicken pox
Bacteria – Chicken pox
Fungus – Chicken pox
Strep throat
Virus – Strep throat
Bacteria – Strep throat
Fungus – Strep throat
Flu
Virus – Flu
Bacteria – Flu
Fungus – Flu
Common cold
Virus – Common cold
Bacteria – Common cold
Fungus – Common cold
Athlete's foot
Virus – Athlete's foot
Bacteria – Athlete's foot
Fungus – Athlete's foot
Virus – Pink eye, Chicken pox, Strep throat, Flu, Common cold
Bacteria – Pink eye, Chicken pox, Strep throat, Flu, Common cold
Fungus – Athlete's foot
Virus – Pink eye, Chicken pox, Strep throat, Flu, Common cold
Bacteria – None of the listed diseases
Fungus – Athlete's foot
To match the disease by the type of pathogen, we need to determine whether each disease is caused by a virus, bacteria, or fungus.
Here are the matches:
1. Pink eye: Virus - Pink eye is commonly caused by viruses such as adenovirus or herpes simplex virus.
2. Chicken pox: Virus - Chicken pox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus.
3. Strep throat: Bacteria - Strep throat is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.
4. Flu: Virus - The flu, or influenza, is caused by different types of influenza viruses.
5. Common cold: Virus - The common cold is typically caused by a variety of respiratory viruses like the rhinovirus.
6. Athlete's foot: Fungus - Athlete's foot is caused by fungus, typically Trichophyton rubrum or Trichophyton mentagrophytes.
To match the disease by the pathogen, it's important to understand the characteristics and mode of transmission of each disease. Medical tests and examinations are usually required to confirm the exact cause of a disease, so consulting a healthcare professional is always recommended for accurate diagnosis and treatment.