ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science
7.1.7.2Bilharzia, malaria, cholera, typhoid and immunity
Bilharzia, malaria, cholera, typhoid and immunity in ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview
Forms 2 to 4.
Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 7.1.7.2.1State causes of diseases and describe the life cycle of the bilharzia parasite and how its spread is prevented.
- 7.1.7.2.2Describe the causes, signs, symptoms and treatment of malaria, typhoid, Ebola and cholera.
- 7.1.7.2.3Describe the life cycle of the malaria parasite and methods of controlling malaria.
- 7.1.7.2.4Explain immunity, describe its types and explain how infants acquire it.
Lessons
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Bilharzia (schistosomiasis)
18 min
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Cholera
19 min
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Ebola virus disease, and comparing four diseases
20 min
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Immunity and vaccination
24 min
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Malaria
20 min
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Tuberculosis and typhoid
21 min
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