Spreading Pathogens

Spreading Pathogens AIRBORNETypes of diseases that are airborne: Tuberculosis (TB) Colds and 'Flu Chalara Ash Dieback Methods of protection against airborne diseases: Use tissues and throw them away. Wash hands thoroughly. ANIMAL VECTORTypes of diseases that are transferred by an animal vector: Malaria Dysentery Methods of protection against these diseases: Mosquito nets. Keep flies away from food and faeces. WATERTypes of diseases that are transferred by water: Cholera Typhoid Dysentery Methods of protection against these diseases: Practise good hygiene. Use safe water sources. Boil water. FOODTypes of diseases that are transferred by infected food:Heliobacter, which causes stomach ulcers.Methods of protection against these diseases: Wash hands. Practise good hygiene. BODY FLUIDSTypes of diseases that are transferred by body fluids, such as saliva and blood: Ebola HIV Methods of protection against these diseases: Protective clothing, such as masks and gloves. Use contraception.