Fungi and parasites

Unicellular (one cell) many cause disease Yeast Mold Mildew Fungi Fungi are groups of unicellular or multicellular spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter. Examples: Unicellular (one cell) many cause disease Yeast Mold Mildew Multicellular (many cells) do not cause disease Mushrooms Shelf Fungi

Unicellular (one cell) or Multicellular (many cells) Fungi Structure Fungi are: Unicellular (one cell) or Multicellular (many cells) Eukaryotic (cells have a nucleus and organelles surrounded by membranes) Non-photosynthetic (cannot turn light energy into food) Heterotrophs (cannot make its own food)

sexually (offspring spawn from different genetic information) Fungi Reproduction Fungi Reproduce: sexually (offspring spawn from different genetic information) In unfavorable conditions ensures genetic shuffle to increase likelihood of better adapted offspring Asexually (offspring spawn from one individual genetic information) Producing Spores In favorable conditions ensures the spread of a species

Fungi Transmission Fungi are transmitted through: Spores can be released into the air and into you lungs when you breathe. Direct contact with an infected person or object can spread the fungus to the skin Eating Fungi can cause: Allergic reactions Difficulty Breathing Skin infections Bone, lungs, and heart infections

Fungi Prevention Spores can be released into the air and into your lungs when you breathe. Direct contact with an infected person or object can spread the fungus to the skin Eating Fungi can cause: Allergic reactions Difficulty Breathing Skin infections Bone, lungs, and heart infections

Fungi can be treated through: Ointments Medicine Shots Mold clean up Fungi Treatment Fungi can be treated through: Ointments Medicine Shots Mold clean up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwey mhAuXG8

Parasites Parasites are organisms that live and feed on another organism (aka..Host). Examples: Tapeworm Hookworm Heart worm Malaria When parasites use their host for nourishment, they can sicken and weaken the host. (most of the time they do not kill the host)

Parasites Transmission Eating or drinking infected food/water Direct contact with the parasite

Avoiding contaminated food or water Murky unsterilized water Parasites Treatment Prevented by: Avoiding contaminated food or water Murky unsterilized water Raw or rotten food Avoiding swimming in lakes or rivers with know parasites. Wearing bug spray Treated with: Medicines http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3s3NR tssS8