1. By Crystal Snowden Discover Genomics! Mobile Laboratory
Pathways to Dr.Dolittle! By
Crystal Snowden
Discover Genomics! Mobile Laboratory

2. What causes you to get sick?
Germs
Germs = Pathogens

3. Four types of Pathogens:
Bacteria (Staphylococcus epidermidis )
Viruses (Influenza)
Fungi (Athelete’s Foot)
Parasites (Malaria)
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4. How are pathogens transmitted?
Direct Contact
Indirect contact
Through the air
By vectors

5. Direct Contact
Is the direct transfer of pathogens by person to person or animal to person.

6. Indirect Contact
Is the transfer of pathogens from an inanimate object that was infected by another organisim

7. Through the air & by vectors
Pathogens can travel up to 3 feet.
Vector is something that carries the pathogen.

8. How can we prevent the spread of pathogens?
How can we prevent the spread of pathogens?
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