(a) Name any five human diseases caused by micro-organisms.Also name the causative micro-organisms and mode of transmission for each of these diseases.

(b) State the various ways of preventing the occurrence and spreading of communicalbe disease.

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a)-Disease cause by microorganisms are

Infectious diseaseMicrobe that causes the diseaseType of microbeColdRhinovirusVirusChickenpoxVaricella zosterVirusGerman measlesRubellaVirusWhooping coughBordatella pertussisBacteriumBubonic plagueYersinia pestisBacteriumTB (Tuberculosis)Mycobacterium tuberculosisBacteriumMalariaPlasmodium falciparumProtozoanRingwormTrichophyton rubrumFungusAthletes’ footTrichophyton mentagrophytes

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#1 Handle & Prepare Food Safely. Food can carry germs. ...

#2 Wash Hands Often. ...

#3 Clean & Disinfect Commonly Used Surfaces. ...

#4 Cough and Sneeze into a Tissue or Your Sleeve. ...

#5 Don't Share Personal Items. ...

#6 Get Vaccinated. ...

#7 Avoid Touching Wild Animals. ...

#8 Stay Home When Sick.

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