A respiratory infection caused by more than 200 different viruses. 1/3 of all are caused by rhinoviruses. (rhinoviruses infects the nose)
What is The common cold
100
Single-celled microorganisms. Mostly beneficial, but close to 100 types are known to cause disease.
What is Bacteria
100
White blood cells that help the body fight pathogens. When a pathogen enters the body, this multiplies in lymph tissue to fight infection.
What is Lymphocytes
100
an STD that is caused by the bacterium chlamydia trachoma's, which produces inflammation of the reproductive organs. One of the most common in the USA.
What is Chlamydia
200
Examples of immunization recommendations.
What is Hepatitis B, tetanus, polio, mumps, measles.
200
AKA the flu, a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract. Most people recover within a week or two.
What is Influenza
200
The smallest known pathogen. When this enters a cell, it takes over the cell and causes it to make more of this. Examples: common cold, mumps, hepatitis, chickenpox, HIV, etc.
What is Viruses
200
Resistance to disease due to the presence of antibodies. For example, after a person has contracted the chickenpox virus, antibodies to that virus remain in the body after the person has recovered.
What is Active Immunity
200
an STD which produces cold sores or fever blisters in the genital area and mouth.
What is Genital Herpes
300
Recommended for children and adolescents in selected states and regions and for certain high -risk groups.
What is Hepatitis A vaccine
300
New (novel) influenza virus that has never before circulated among humans. First detected in the US in April 2009. Sometimes referred to as "swine flu"
What is H1N1
300
Single OR multi celled parasitic organisms. They obtain their food from organic materials, such as plant, animal, or human tissue. Examples: athlete's foot, ring worm, nail infections, etc.
What is Fungi
300
Immunity that results from introducing antibodies into a person's bloodstream. For example, a person who has not had hepatitis B immunizations and travels to a country where it is widespread may be given an injection with hepatitis B antibodies.
What is Passive Immunity
300
an STD caused by certain types of HPV that produces wartlike growth on the genitals.
What is Genital Warts
400
Recommended for girls 11-12 years of age.
What is Human papilloma virus vaccine
400
An infection in the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens.
What is Pneumonia
400
Tiny, single-celled organisms that produce toxins that cause disease. Examples: malaria, african sleeping sickness, and dysentery.
What is Protozoa
400
Antibodies can make pathogens ineffective and sensitive to this. They are white blood cells that surround and destroy pathogens.
What is Macrophages
400
A highly contagious STD caused by the gonococcus bacterium. Infects the linings of the genital and urinary tracts of males and females.
What is Gonorrhea
500
Recommended again at age 11-12 and every 10 years thereafter.
What is Tetanus
500
A bacterial infection of the throat. If not treated, fever can occur.
What is Strep Throat
500
A parasitic worm. People can become infected with this when they eat undercooked pork or fish or practice poor hygiene.
What is Helminths
500
Two types of lymphocytes
What is B cells and helper T cells
500
an STD that enters the body through tiny breaks in the mucous membranes and then burrow their way into the bloodstream.