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Pathogenic, Deficiency, Hereditary and
Physiological DiseasesLesson 3
Unit: DiseasesMrs. Kalicharan
What is the scenario here?
There are different types
What is a disease? A disease is a condition in which the
health of an organism is impaired.
Health is defined as the complete physical, mental and social wellbeing.
A proper diet and adequate exercise are important to good health.
There are four types of diseases
Pathogenic diseases
Deficiency diseases
Hereditary diseases
Physiological diseases
Pathogenic Diseases This caused by parasitic organisms
(pathogens) like viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and worms.
Examples: malaria, tuberculosis, cholera and influenza
Influenza
Cause: Virus (pathogen) invades the body by
contact with infected person. It is airborne or droplet borne.
Symptoms: Headache, sore throat, muscular pains, fever
Influenza
Treatment: Rest and treatment for the
symptoms. Vaccine for specific strains of the
virus.
Control: Prevent over- crowding and exposure
to the virus. Prevent droplet infection through
coughs, sneezes, etc.
Deficiency Diseases This is causes by a shortage of a
nutrient (e.g. vitamin, mineral) in diet.
Examples: Kwashiorkor (protein), night- blindness (vitamin A), iron- deficiency anaemia (iron).
Iron- deficiency anaemiaCause: Deficiency of iron causes a reduction in
the number of red blood cells which reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. This is because iron is an integral part of the structure of haemoglobin in red blood cells.
Symptoms: Weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath,
increased of heartbeat, pale appearance.
Iron- deficiency anaemia
Treatment: Eat iron rich foods e.g. red meat,
green leafy vegetables Take iron tablets.
Control: Education about a balanced diet,
food groups, etc.
Hereditary Diseases This is caused by genes passed on
from one generation to the next.
Examples: haemophilia, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anaemia.
Sickle cell anaemia
Cause: Gene for the disease is passed to the
offspring. The gene causes the red blood cells to
be sickle shaped which reduces oxygen- carrying ability.
Symptoms: Weakness, tiredness, weight loss, may
lead to kidney failure, heart failure.
Sickle cell anaemia
Treatment: Avoid situations where oxygen supply
is reduced. No treatment or cure available.
Control: Genetic counselling
Physiological Diseases This is caused by a malfunction of the
body’s organ.
Examples: asthma, hypertension, diabetes, glaucoma and stroke
DiabetesCause: Inability of the islet of Langerhans to
produce insulin. Body cells are unable to absorb glucose
which stays in the blood.
Symptoms: Tiredness, continual thirst, weight loss, increased urination, coma.
Diabetes
Treatment: Insulin injection/ tablet Low carbohydrate diet, exercise
Control: Education on the importance of diet
and exercise.
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