Diseases

types of germs

100

what does fungi like?

damp areas , feet , warm stuff.

200

what or who do parasites live on?

people , animals.

300

What is one disease caused by bacteria?

common cold, food poisoning, strep throat, flu, AIDS

400

what kind of diseases does fungi give?

Athlete’s foot, ringworm, yeast infections

500

how does fungi spread?

spreads through touch or sharing towels/clothes

Causes

100

What causes diseases?

bacteria or germs

200

Causes can be one of two things?

bacteria and virus

300

What can cause you to get sick?

germs, bacteria, a virus

400

Chicken pox is caused by a...

Virus

500

The common cold is caused by...

bacteria

Treatment

100

How do you treat the common cold?

Medicine (antibiotic)

200

What do babies get at the hospital to help fight disease?

Vaccines (shots)

300

How do you treat rabies?

call animal control for stray animals, a vaccine or shot, stay away from unknown animals

400

How do you treat the common cold?

over-the-counter medication, antibiotics from a doctor

500

If treatment doesn't work for a parasite, what could happen?

death, prolonged hospital stay

Prevention

100

What is one easy way to prevent disease?

Washing your hands

200

How can you prevent certain viruses?

Vaccines (shots)

300

What are some symptoms from diseases that aren't treated?

fever, rash, headache, anxiety, insomnia, vomiting, stomach aches, sore throat

400

How can you prevent a disease from spreading?

wash your hands, stay home when you're sick, drink fluids, and stay protected from the weather

500

What does the word PREVENT mean?

keep from having (NOT get)

Germs

100

How do we transmit (get) germs?

airborne, touching, tasting

200

How can you tell when you're sick?

coughing, sneezing, runny nose, fever, tired, no appetite, headache, sore throat

300

What are some ways to stay healthy?

eat a well-balanced diet, drink plenty of water, exercise, wash your hands (good hygiene)

400

How do you get better when you're sick?

take medicine, stay home (away from others), drink fluids, rest

500

How quickly can germs spread?

seconds!