Question

Identify one type of pathogen or infectious agent. Describe ways to prevent the spread of the diseases this type of pathogen can cause and explain why these preventative measures are important.

Answer 1

Viruses are nonliving pathogens that replicate by inserting their genetic material into a host cell and taking over the host cell’s functions.Many viruses can spread from person to person through coughing and sneezing or bodily contact.Hand washing, vaccinations, and other preventative measures are important to minimize the spread of these diseases

Answer 2

Pathogen or infectious agent are prionic, fungi, bacteria, viruses and parasites that is not good for our health.

Ways to prevent the spread of common cold viruses:
a) Washing hands before and after eating. As well as, after using the toilet.
b) Staying away or taking distance from the sick people
c) Immunization

These preventive measures can reduce the chance of being infected since we cannot seen vividly the spreading viruses that is present in our hands and in the corners of the wall and doorknobs of the toilet, by washing hands it lowers the risk of being infected with those tiny microorganisms. Staying away also from sick people can help us not to be infected. Having immunization can help us staying alert and strengthen our immune system from those spreading infectious agent.