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Differences between bacteria and fungi

Fungi Bacteria

Reproduce by means of Reproduce by binary fission

spores

They are visible They are microscopic

Fungal diseases are not im- Bacterial diseases are immun-

munisable isable

Some are eaten as food No bacteria are eaten as food

Fungal diseases are spread Bacterial disease can be

spread through air, water and
through body contact

insects
Ways of controlling fungal and bacterial diseases

Cleanliness

We must maintain hygiene and sanitation in order to keep

away germs

.
Heat
Strong heat kills germs. This is why

 We boil drinking water
 We iron clothes

 We cook food before eating

 We boil milk before drinking

 Some medical equipment are sterilized by steaming or boil-

ing