Time to attack?
These little organisms don't always make you sick.
What are Microbes?
Tapeworms
What is a parasite?
The immune system has two different forms of defense. They are...
What is specific & non-specific defense mechanisms?
Infections can be categorized 3 ways based on body parts involved. What are those three terms?
What is localized, generalized & systemic?
This immune response kills pathogens with heat.
What is a fever?
The type of microbes that cause illness.
What are pathogens?
Influenza
What is a virus?
The two main non-specific defense mechanisms we have is what?
What is skin and mucous membranes?
Redness, pain, swelling and pus drainage on the left forearm only.
What is a localized infection?
Pus is the result of what immune response?
What increased white blood cells?
These pathogens are the smallest of all microbes.
What are viruses?
MRSA
What is bacteria?
If a pathogen enters our digestive tract and makes it past the mouth, this non-specific defense mechanism usually kills them.
What is stomach acid?
A patient has a fever, is confused, has a rapid heart rate & is breathing quickly. These are symptoms of
What is sepsis?
Medications that kills bacteria
What are antibiotics?
This round cluster of bacteria are responsible for Strep Throat
What are streptococcus?
C-Diff
What is bacteria?
Coughing & sneezing are examples of what type of defense mechanism?
What is non-specific?
Hepatitis is an example of this type of infection.
What is generalized infection?
The best way to defend yourself against illness & disease.
What is hand washing?
This pathogenic fungi causes both thrush in the mouth and vaginal yeast infections.
What is candida?
The common cold
What is a virus?
The immune system launches an attack when it detects a pathogen. This results in pain, redness, swelling & heat.
What is the general immune response?
An infection that involves the entire body.
What is systemic infection?
Certain creams & liquid "Swish & Swallow" medications kill this type of pathogen.
What is fungi?