Knowledge
What are the two main catergories of diseases?
Infectious and non-infectious
T or F: Ringworm is a non-infectious disease
false
Which of the following is an infectious disease?
A. Diabetes
B. Asthma
C. Influenza
D. Cancer
C. Influenza
Define disease:
any abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of a living organism
How is ringworm transmitted?
Through direct contact with an infected person, animal or contaminated surface.
Which disease is caused by a virus?
A. Athlete's Foot
B. Tuberculosis
C. Malaria
D. COVID-19
D. COVID-19
infectious diseases are contagious and caused by germs
non-infectious diseases are not contagious and are caused by genetics, lifestyle, or the environment
How can you prevent ringworm?
(reminder: it is a fungal, infecious disease)
you should maintain good hygiene, avoid sharing personal items, keep a dry environment.
A disease spreads through direct contact with an infected person. Which category does it belong to?
A. Non-infectious disease
B. Genetic disorder
C. Infectious disease
D. Nutritional deficiency
C. Infectious disease
What are pathogens?
they are any infectious agent or organism that enter a host's body, evade the immune system, and reproduce
what is meant by the term 'mycosis'?
A disease caused by a fungus
What is the pathogen that causes ringworm?
A. Virus
B. Dermatophyte
C. Bacteria
D. Protozoan
B. Dermatophyte
list diseases that start with a,b,c
- Alzheimer's Disease, Arthritis, Asthma...
- Bronchitis, Bipolar Disorder, Botulism...
Ringworm is caused by a dermatophyte fungus that feeds on keratin. What is the treatment?
(keratin is the protein found in skin, hair, and nails)
mild cases respond well to antifungal creams, lotions, or powders. For severe cases, antifungal pills.
Which pathogen type causes Tuberculosis?
A. Bacterium
B. Fungus
C.Virus
D. Protozoan
A. Bacterium