Microorganisms cause various diseases in humans. Vaccines are dead or weakened microbes which is introduced into the human body to prevent these diseases. These vaccines induce the production of antibodies in the human body. These antibodies are proteins that fight against the germs. They remain in the body and prevent the occurrence of diseases.

Complete the table: Disease Cause Symptoms Prevention Malaria Amoebic dysentery

Disease Cause Symptoms Prevention Malaria Plasmodium vivax Muscle ache, headache, fever and flu-like illness Prevent the breeding and growth of mosquitoes, use of mosquito nets and mosquito repellent cream. Amoebic dysentery Entamoeba histolytica Frequent loose motions sometimes with mucus and blood. Washing hands before and after eating, keeping food covered.

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Dr. J M D'Souza and Dr. Kirti J D'Souza Solutions for Chapter: Microorganisms : Friends and Foes, Exercise 4: EXERCISES

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