Combined Science GCSE
Transmission of pathogens
What Transmission of pathogens means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Transmission of pathogens
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Reference: AQA
The measles virus is spread by inhalation of droplets from sneezes and coughs.
Topics that use Transmission of pathogens
- Viral diseases (AQA GCSE)
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- Vaccination and immunity
- antiretroviral drugs
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- sexual contact
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- Viral disease and symptoms
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