CD's
What is a disease that can spread from one person to another?
Communicable Disease
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs?
Washing your hands
What is a disease that cannot be spread from person to person?
What is a non-communicable disease?
What are disease-causing organisms called?
Pathogens
What common illness is caused by a virus that mutates every year, requiring annual vaccines?
Influenza (Flu)
A doctor may prescribe these to help you get rid of a bacterial infection/disease
Antibiotics
Name the primary precaution you can take to avoid the spread of pathogens when coughing and sneezing
Cover your mouth/nose
What are the two main influences that put individuals at risk for developing a NCD
Lifestyle Choices and Environment
What type of pathogen causes athlete’s foot?
Fungi
A chronic inflammatory lung condition that causes the airways to become inflamed and narrow, making it difficult to breathe
Asthma
Name three ways diseases can spread.
Direct contact, indirect contact, contact with animals/insects and contact with contaminated food or water
This is inserted into your body to help your body produce antibodies against certain viruses
Vaccine/Immunization/Shot
A non-communicable disease that is present at birth is called a
congenital disorder
Which pathogen can be treated with antibiotics but may become resistant if misused?
Bacteria
What liver disease can be caused by a virus or alcohol use?
Hepatitis
What is the name of the body system that helps fight off all disease?
Immune system
Using someone else's personal grooming or hygiene (toothbrush or hair comb) item is what form of potentially spreading disease
Indirect Contact
Chronic Disease
Which pathogen is the smallest, has no cure and needs a host cell to reproduce?
Virus
A group of conditions that cause inflammation and damage to the joints.
Arthritis
What is the term for a living organism that carries disease?
Vector
Name 3 instances where it is very IMPORTANT to wash your hands before/after
Before Eating
After Using the Bathroom
After Touching Pets/Animals
After Touching Contaminated Objects
Before & After touching face (Mouth or Eyes)
After coughing, Sneezing, or blowing nose
Degenerative Disease
Malaria is caused by what kind of microorganism carried by mosquitoes?
Protozoa
What type of non-communicable disease causes cells to grow uncontrollably?
Cancer