GCSE Communicable Diseases

A complete revision and assessment resource for the AQA GCSE Combined Science Biology topic: Communicable Diseases.

This pack includes:

Detailed revision notes written in a clear, student-friendly style covering:

Health and disease (communicable vs non-communicable, disease interactions, correlation vs causation)

Pathogens and disease (bacteria, viruses, fungi, protists, and modes of transmission)

Viral diseases (measles, HIV, tobacco mosaic virus)

Bacterial diseases (Salmonella food poisoning, gonorrhoea)

Fungal and protist diseases (rose black spot, malaria)

Human defence responses (non-specific barriers, phagocytosis, antibodies, antitoxins, immunity)

• 20 exam-style questions (1–6 marks) to check understanding and practise retrieval.
• Complete mark scheme with model answers for self- or teacher-assessment.

Perfect for:

GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy)

GCSE Biology (AQA, but also useful for Edexcel/OCR)

Revision lessons, independent study, homework, or assessment prep.

This resource saves hours of planning and ensures students have everything they need to master the Communicable Diseases topic.