Bacteria
Yogurt, sauerkraut, Korean kimchi, miso soup, soft cheese are all natural sources of these beneficial gut-friendly bacteria.
What are probiotics?
Common cold, Influenza, Chickenpox, Mumps and Measles are all examples of this.
What are viral infections (or viruses)?
This fungal infection commonly affects the mouth and throat and presents as white, raised lesions.
What is Thrush?
I am a mosquito-borne disease cause by a parasite and the leading cause of death globally.
What is malaria?
The body's largest organ protecting our internal tissues form diseases.
What is the skin?
Salmonella is an example of this.
What is pathogenic bacteria (bad bacteria)?
Fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, congestion or runny nose and new loss of taste or smell are symptoms of this viral infection.
What is COVID-19?
Examples of this include athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm or a yeast infection.
What is a fungal infection?
Organisms such as ticks, fleas, lice, and mites are examples of this type of parasite.
What are ectoparasites?
A bacteria or virus that may cause a gastrointestinal infection.
What is a Infectious Agent?
One of the most infectious diseases caused by bacteria, this illness primarily affects the lungs and can be deadly if untreated.
What is tuberculosis?
This form of transmission occurs when smaller droplets called aerosols are lighter, can be suspended in air for longer periods of time, and they can travel longer distances.
What is airborne transmission
Environment needed for fungi to grow.
What is a warm and moist environment?
This parasitic infection can be prevented by wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent infected tick bites.
What is Lyme disease?
Family members’ hands and contaminated environmental surfaces.
What is Mode of Transmission?
This bacterial infectious disease is spread through contact with contaminated surfaces or unwashed hands and can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite, nausea, etc. ** Cases are typically found in a hospital or LTC setting
What is C. Diff.?
This form of transmission occurs when the virus can also land on surfaces, where it can linger. The virus can spread if someone touches that surface, then touches their own mouth, nose, or eyes.
What is contact transmission?
Practicing good hygiene, keeping skin clean and dry, wearing clean clothes, and frequent handwashing are all ways to accomplish this.
What are ways to prevent fungal infections?
A patient exhibits fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, fatigue and an expanding red rash.
What is Lyme disease?
Vomiting and diarrhea.
What are Portals of Exit?
This bacteria spreads from skin-to-skin contact and is now resistant to some antibiotics, making it difficult to treat.
What is MRSA?
This form of transmission occurs when mucus and spit are ejected when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs, or sneezes. These larger respiratory droplets are heavier than air, so gravity pulls them to the ground almost immediately.
What is droplet transmission?
Asthma or allergies, Rashes or infections on the skin and nails, Lung infections (pneumonia).
What are illnesses caused by fungi?
Examples include having a compromised immune system, living or travelling in tropical or subtropical regions of the world, lacking a clean supply of drinking water, swimming in lakes, rivers, or ponds where Giardia or other parasites are common.
What are risk factors for parasites?
Mrs. Blue due to age and diabetes.
What is a Susceptible Host?