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Disease caused by the protist Plasmodium. Symptoms = sweating and fever.
Malaria
A plant disease caused by a bacterial infection. The plant grows lesions and flowers turn black. Caused famine in Ireland.
Blight
Disease often picked up un public showers where the fungus feeds off of the dried keratin in skin. Can be avoid by wearing flip flops in public places.
Athlete's foot
Virus that causes the destruction of CD4 cells. Is a epidemic in South Africa.
HIV
A viral infection that causes coughing, muscular pain and headaches.
Influenza
Disease cause by bacteria. It is waterborne and leads to excessive diarrhea and vomiting.
Cholera
What type of infection/microbe is responsible for Rabies disease?
Viral
Infection caused by Candida albicans and is often found in the mouth.
Thrush
