Outbreaks
What is something that enters your body and makes you sick?
Pathogens
How many cells are bacteria made up of?
One.
What is a Parasite?
A parasite is an organism that lives in or on another species body (the host) and benefits by taking nutrients at the host's expense.
Are Viruses living or non-living?
Non-living.
How does a person get a Fungal lung infection?
By inhaling microscopic airborne spores.
What is a disease outbreak affecting more people than would normally be expected?
Epidemic
True or False, Bacteria are always harmful.
False.
Name three Parasites.
Tape worms, protozoa, hook worms, pin worms, ticks, head lice, fleas.
What type of drugs can sometimes be used to treat viruses?
Anti-viral drugs.
Can fungi make their own food, like plants?
No. The main reason fungi pathogens attack humans and plants is to consume their organic matter for food and energy.
An epidemic on more than one continent
A pandemic
Do Bacteria grow slowly or rapidly?
Rapidly.
Where do tapeworms typically live?
In the intestine of their host.
What is the best defense against viruses?
Vaccinations.
Name one of the two most common fungal infections in humans?
Athlete's foot, Ringworm.
Which type of outbreak was Covid-19?
A pandemic
Name two foods that have good bacteria in them?
Yogurt, cheese, Kimchi.
Name 2 places parasites can live in the body.
intestines, bloodstream, head, skin or tissues.
What is the most common Virus?
The common cold.
What is the main thing Fungi are trying to get from human and plants?
Nutrients (food).
Describe three ways to prevent/stop the spread of disease.
Examples: vaccines, avoid crowds, wear a mask, wash hands, use sanitizer, reduce air travel.
What type of medicine do they give someone with a bacterial infection?
Antibiotics.
Name one of the 3 most common types of Parasites.
Pin worms, round worms, Protozoa
In the movie Contagion, name the main two ways the MEV-1 spread from person to person?
Airborne respiratory droplets from someone coughing or sneezing, and touching contaminated surfaces like elevator buttons and door knobs.
These can cause mild to serious allergies in some people.
Mold (or mold spores).