What Causes Infectious Diseases
A disease caused by organisms that enter and multiply within the human body?
Infectious Disease
What is a respiratory infection?
An infection of the breathing passage, caused by either bacteria or viruses.
What is passive immunity
Temporary immunity that an infant acquires from it's mother
What is pneumonia?
Serious inflammation and fluid of the lungs
Miss Barnett's favourite colour?
Green
Name 3 of the possible forms pathogens can take?
Bacteria, Viruses, Parasites, Protozoa and Fungi
What is measles
Highly contagious viral disease that mostly targets children
What is active immunity?
Immunity your body develops to protect you form disease
What is encephalitis?
Inflammation of the brain, usually caused by a virus carried by mosquitoes
Where was Miss Barnett born?
Hong Kong
What are Protozoa?
Single celled organisms that are larger than bacteria and have a more complex cell structure.
What is more commonly known as the "kissing disease"?
Mononucleosis
What is vaccination?
Another name for active immunity that involves the introduction into the body of a vaccine
What is meningitis?
Inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord
How many children does Miss Barnett have?
2
What is a virus?
A pathogen can only reproduce inside a host’s living cells and includes diseases such as influenza and HIV.
Name the types of hepatitis
A,B, and C
Three types of vaccines
What is live-virus, killed virus, and toxids
What is poliomyelitis?
Infectious disease of the central nervous system caused by a virus. In serious cases it can lead to paralysis.
How long as Miss Barnett been teaching at PPSHS?
3 years
Name the 4 nonspecific defenses against infection.
Physical barriers, Chemical barriers, Body cells, and Inflammatory response.
What is HIV
A virus that attacks the immune system, specifically the helper T cells, which help the body fight infections.
Name 2 ways to protect yourself from being infected by disease
Maintain hygiene
Reduce sharing utensils and drinks
Avoid high population areas
What is strep throat?
Bacterial infection of the throat
Miss Barnett's dream holiday destination
Mentawai's