Communicable Disease 101
An illness caused by a germ that can spread from one person to another.
Communicable Disease
One way diseases spread through direct contact.
touching an infected person, bodily fluids, kissing
The body’s first line of defense against germs.
Skin
The type of infections antibiotics treat.
bacterial infections
One way to keep your immune system strong
washing hands, eating healthy foods, getting enough sleep, exercising and medical checkups
What are the five types of pathogens
viruses, bacteria, fungi, rickettsia, and protozoa?
Two ways diseases can spread through indirect contact.
coughing/sneezing, contaminated objects, food, water, and infected animals and bugs
The immune cells that make antibodies.
B-Cells
Why antibiotics don't work on the flu or colds.
viruses
A weakened or dead pathogen is inserted into the body to build immunity
vaccine
Name a disease caused by a virus and a disease caused by bacteria
flu, cold, measles/ and E. Coli, pneumonia strep throat?
Ways the common cold and flu are spread
Coughing, sneezing, or touching infected surfaces
Immune cells that remember germs for faster defense.
M-cells (memory cells)
Three ways antibiotics are taken.
oral, topical, and injectable
Why your body produce mucus when sick
trapping germs or to expel germs
An example of an illness caused by fungi
Ringworm/athlete's foot
A way contaminated food or water makes people sick.
bacteria or protozoa/parasites?
Two signs your immune system is fighting infection
fever, mucous or body aches
When bacteria become immune to antibiotics
antibiotic resistance
The best way to PREVENT foodborne illness
washing your hands, cooking food, cleaning food(fruits and vegetables)
The pathogen responsible for malaria and dysentery
protozoa/parasite?
A personal item you should not share to prevent germs
water bottle, toothbrush, or utensils (Not sharing food or drinks)
The five main immune system defenses
macrophages, helper T-cells, B-cells, killer T-cells, and memory cells?
Two ways people cause antibiotic resistance
overuse and not finishing prescriptions/ using antibiotics on food
These contain CHEMICALS that kill germs
tears, saliva and sweat