Question

Describe two different diseases and disorders caused by prokaryotic organisms. Be sure to include the following elements of the two diseases you select: -Define the disease or disorder and explain its specific cause. -Describe the signs and symptoms of the disease or disorder. -Describe the anatomical structures involved or that can be involved in this disease or disorder. -Describe the treatment and any possible cures. -Describe how a prokaryotic organism causes this disease. -Include a picture or drawing of each disease

Answer 1

The two diseases that are caused by prokaryotic organism. These two diseases are :

I. Whooping cough : this disease is caused by Bordetella pertussis. It is an infection where bacteria enter by nose and infect throat that lead to the cough. Symptoms of disease include pain in breathing, runny nose, occasional cough and low-grade fever. This disease spread from one person to another by a direct contact. The treatment available for this disease is drink plenty of water, proper rest and take proper antibiotics. It take three week to cure the disease, if antibiotics taken properly.

II. Bubonic plague: this disease is caused by Yersinia pestis. This is called as "black plague". This bacteria is found in the animals and transfer from flea from one person to another. This disease could be deadly too if not medicated properly. The sign and symptoms of the disease include extreme weakness, fever, abdominal pain and death of tissues . This disease can be cured by antibiotics.  

Figure : Yerainia pestis