Where in the World?
This disease is found worldwide, especially in areas with large amounts of strays and unvaccinated pets.
Rabies
What is the common name for baccilus anthracus?
Anthrax
Is Tetanus caused by a virus or bacteria?
Tetanus is caused by bacteria.
This " Breakbone Fever" is caused by the bites of infected mosquitos
Dengue Fever
You can prevent the spread of this infectious virus by wearing a mask, social distancing by 6 feet and getting vaccinated.
Covid 19 (Corona Virus 2019)
This disease is caused by breathing in coccidides fungus foud in the soil in dry, desert regions.
Valley Fever/ Desert Fever
What is the common name for Varicella?
Chicken Pox
Is Tuberculosis caused by a protist or bacteria?
Tuberulosis is caused by bacteria.
This disease was discovered in 1885 by Dr. Daniel E. Salmon.
Salmonella
This very contagious disease can live for up to 2 hours in the air and is most common in children. It can cause pink eye, sore throat and whitish bluish dots in the mouth. It can be easily prevented with a vaccine called MMR.
Measles
This disease causes a "strawberry tongue" and can be found worldwide. It is no longer common due to immunity and antibiotics.
Scarlet Fever
What is the common name for Vibrio Cholerae?
Cholera
Is Chicken Pox/Varicella caused by a virus or fungi?
Chicken Pox is caused by a virus.
This disease can cause a broken rib in those who are infected.
Pertussis/Whooping Cough
This protist infection can be prevented by taking anti-malarial medication before travelling and using insect repellent to prevent mosquito bites.
Malaria
This disease has been eradicated, meaning it no longer exists in the world. At one point, it was used as a weapon by European settlers against Indigenous peoples in North America.
Small Pox
What is the common name for Escherichia coli
E. coli
Is Influenza caused by a bacteria or a virus?
Influenza/the Flu is caused by a virus.
Clostridium Botulinum is mostly caused by improperly canning and preserving food.
Botulism
This disease can be prevented by vaccinating pets, keeping them indoors or supervising them outdoors and reporting strays to animal control.
Rabies
This disease starts as a small red bump and can be treated easily at first with antibiotics. It is most commonly found in the United States and is spread by the bite of a black legged tick.
Lyme disease
What is the common name for Streptococcal Pharyngitis?
Strep Throat
This bacterial disease develops very slowly and can take up to 5 years to show symptoms like nerve damage that can inhibit the ability to feel pain and as a result, can cause severe burns and cuts.
Leprosy
This disease inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs causing them to fill with fluid or pus.
Pneumonia
These3 bacterial diseases can be prevented by hand washing and following food safety guidelines, especially cooking meat to a proper temperature.
E. Coli, Salmonella and Norovirus