Pathogens and Common Infections: Types, Transmission, and Prevention

The video explains pathogens, which are disease-causing organisms like viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protists. It covers how these pathogens spread through water, oral, airborne, animal vectors, and body fluids. Methods to prevent their spread include good hygiene, isolation, barrier contraception, controlling vectors, and immunization. The video also discusses common infections such as HIV, Ebola, cholera, TB, Helicobacter, Chlamydia, malaria, and chalara ash dieback, detailing their transmission, symptoms, and prevention strategies.

What are some effective methods to prevent the spread of pathogens?

Explain the symptoms and prevention methods for HIV.

What are the symptoms of cholera and how can it be prevented?

Describe the transmission and prevention of malaria.