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Microorganisms A+P ch.3 Lecture 7 (Bacteria (Destroy body tissues and body…
Microorganisms A+P ch.3 Lecture 7
viruses
Infectious particles that has core containing genetic material
must enter another cell for it's energy to grow and reproduce
Doesn't respond to antibiotics
can stay dormant in body and become active later in life.
signs and symptoms
fever
muscle ache
fatigue
some have no symptoms
some may be chronic
fungi
one-celled or multi-celled organism, it travels out from the cell to find and absorb nutrients
spread through release of spores
enter body through open wounds
anti fungal drugs
many are resistant to treatment
protozoa
one-celled, animal-like organism that can be found in water and soil
caused by swallowing or bitten by insects that carry them in their body
Bacteria
Destroy body tissues and body cells
inhibit ribosomes
cause fluid loss and high fever
cause decrease blood pressure, fluid in the lungs, and paralysis
increase blood clotting
antiobiotics are used