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Microbial diseases

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  • Virus that causes the destruction of CD4 cells. Is a epidemic in South Africa.
    HIV
  • What type of infection/microbe is responsible for Rabies disease?
    Viral
  • Infection caused by Candida albicans and is often found in the mouth.
    Thrush
  • Disease cause by bacteria. It is waterborne and leads to excessive diarrhea and vomiting.
    Cholera
  • A viral infection that causes coughing, muscular pain and headaches.
    Influenza
  • 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