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Ignaz Semmelweis, a doctor in the 1850s, made a crucial observation about the spread of Childbed Fever in hospitals.
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Communicable diseases can be transmitted between individuals, while non-communicable diseases cannot. This section focuses on pathogens, including bacteria and viruses, and their methods of transmission.
Definition: A pathogen is a microorganism that causes disease, such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Bacteria are single-celled organisms that can be both harmful and beneficial. They reproduce through binary fission and can damage body cells directly or produce toxins.
Highlight: Some bacteria are useful in food production, such as in making yogurt and cheese.
Viruses are smaller than bacteria and have a regular shape. They invade body cells to reproduce, causing cell damage and destruction.
Example: Both bacteria and viruses can cause symptoms like high temperature, headaches, and rashes.
Pathogens can spread through:
Prevention methods include:
Vocabulary: Culture medium - a substance used to grow microorganisms in a laboratory setting.
The culture medium for growing bacteria typically contains:
Highlight: Proper sterilization and handling techniques are crucial to prevent contamination when culturing microorganisms.
Methods to prevent bacterial growth include:
Definition: Antiseptics are disinfectants safe for use on human skin.
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