Question

Identify the Microorganism and answer the following questions

a) Name the microorganism and they causing the disease.

b) complete the following table

Mode of Transmission Symptoms Prevention​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Most microbes belong to four major groups: bacteria, viruses, protozoa or fungi. (To find out more, see the “Bacteria/Viruses/Protozoa” fact sheets). Disease-causing microbes can also be called pathogens, germs or bugs and are responsible for causing infectious diseases.

There are steps people can take to reduce their risk of getting any viral respiratory infections. These include:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands

Avoid close contact with people who are sick

Avoid close contact with others

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands

Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces – EPA list of disinfectants

It is also important for people to stay at