Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Four Types of Pathogens: Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and Parasites.

4 main types of pathogens bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites Pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms that can be classified into four main types based on their characteristics. These are:...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

The Significance of Bacteria: Their Role in Human Health and the Environment

Bacteria Unicellular pathogensMultiply rapidly inside the bodySome damage cells directly, and others release toxinsMost killed by antibioticsDisease examples: salmonella, bacterial meningitis, E.coli Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Viruses: Types, Transmission, and Prevention Measures

Viruses Non-living particlesSmallest pathogen; much smaller than a bacteria cellCan only reproduce inside a living cellNot killed by antibioticsDisease examples: influenza, measles, chicken pox, HIV, and coronavirus...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Mycology

Parasites and Their Specialized Adaptations: Diversity and Impact on Human Health

Parasites Unicellular and multicellular eukaryotic pathogensMore complex than bacteriaFound in contaminated food, water, and soilSome are motileDisease examples: malaria, dysentery, sleeping sickness Parasites are organisms that live...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Mycology

The Fascinating World of Fungi: Their Ecological Role and Impact on Human Society

Fungi Yeasts and molds that are pathogenicNot killed by antibioticsMust be treated with antifungal drugsDisease examples: athlete’s foot, ringworm, thrush Fungi are a diverse group of unicellular...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Four Modes of Pathogen Transmission: Contact, Airborne, Vector-Borne, and Food and Waterborne

4 modes of infection by pathogens direct physical contact, indirect contact through objects, indirect contact through the air, and disease vectors Pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms that can...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

The Importance of Consent and Boundaries in Direct Physical Contact

Direct physical contact many pathogens can be transmitted through infected skin or bodily fluids by touching or sexual activity (strep throat) Direct physical contact refers to any...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Airborne Transmission: Indirect Contact Through the Air and How to Prevent It

Indirect contact through the air some pathogens are passed through droplets in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes (strep throat) Indirect contact through the...