Bacteria vs. Virus
True or False: All bacteria is harmful to humans
False
Lyme Disease can be transmitted to human through tick bites. Ticks are known as...
Vectors
Microorganisms such as _______, that can cause infectious diseases in its host organism.
Bacteria or Virus or Fungi or Parasite
The ____________ system is the body's defense system.
immune
Fungi are ________________ heterotrophs that reproduce asexually or sexually.
multicellular
True or False: Bacteria is unicellular or single celled.
True
What is an infectious disease?
A disease that can be passed from one living thing to another.
What are two ways you can prevent the spread of viruses?
Vaccines, proper hygiene, PPE
How does the size of bacteria compare to the size of a virus?
a virus is smaller
Name two ways I can prevent a fungal infection?
Proper hygiene, proper clothing, PPE
Antibiotics are used to treat __________ infections.
Bacterial
What is one example of an infectious disease?
Name two ways viruses are transmitted.
Respiratory droplets, airborne transmission, direct contact, vectors, contaminated food or water, contaminated surfaces
Give an example of a disease caused by a parasite
Answers may vary (tapeworms, malaria, lyme etc.)
Name two ways fungal infections can be transmitted.
Inhalation of spores, direct contact, ingestion of contaminated foods
What are two ways bacterial infections can be transmitted?
Direct contact, Respiratory droplets, Contaminated surfaces, Airborne transmission, Contaminated food or water, Vectors
Which of the following is considered a non-infectious disease?
a. Common cold
b. Strep throat
c. Cancer
d. Ebola virus
Cancer
What type of drugs are used to control and prevent the spread of viral diseases?
Antiviral Drugs
Two examples of pathogens are
Bacteria, virus, fungi, protozoa, worms, parasites
Name a common fungal disease.
Ring Worm, Athletes foot, Nail fungus
What do viruses need in order to replicate and cause disease?
A Host
The disease cholera infects a small town in Ireland. Once the disease is discovered, the water lines are cleaned and the cholera does not spread to neighboring towns. Which term best describes the spread of this disease?
a. Epidemic
b. Pandemic
C. Outbreak
Outbreak
Which statement is true of bacteria and viruses?
b. Viruses and bacteria can be harmful or beneficial.
Bacteria grow best in a ______ environment.
a. cool and dry
b. cool and moist
c. warm and dry
d. warm and moist
d. warm and moist
Name common fungal diseases.
Ring worm, athlete's foot, nail fungus