Match the disease by the type of pathogen.
Virus Bacteria Fungus
Strep throat
common cold
flu
pink eye
chicken pox
athlete's foot
Virus: common cold, flu, pink eye, chicken pox
Bacteria: strep throat
Fungus: athlete's foot
Strep throat - Bacteria
Common cold - Virus
Flu - Virus
Pink eye - Virus or Bacteria
Chicken pox - Virus
Athlete's foot - Fungus
To match the diseases with the type of pathogen, we need to understand which diseases are caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. Here's how to determine the type of pathogen for each disease:
1. Strep throat: This disease is caused by bacteria, specifically Streptococcus pyogenes.
2. Common cold: The common cold is primarily caused by viruses, most commonly rhinoviruses.
3. Flu (influenza): Influenza is also caused by viruses, specifically influenza viruses.
4. Pink eye (conjunctivitis): Pink eye can be caused by different sources like viruses, bacteria, or allergies. However, the most common cause is viruses, such as adenovirus.
5. Chickenpox: This condition is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, making it a viral infection.
6. Athlete's foot: Athlete's foot is a fungal infection, caused by different types of fungi, usually from the genus Trichophyton or Epidermophyton.
So, here's the matching of diseases with their respective pathogens:
- Strep throat: Bacteria
- Common cold: Virus
- Flu: Virus
- Pink eye: Virus (usually), but can also be caused by bacteria or allergies.
- Chickenpox: Virus
- Athlete's foot: Fungus