Microorganisms
True or false: Microorganisms can be seen without a microscope
False
True or false: All fungi are bad for you.
False
Bacterial infections are illnesses that...
A. Are preventable by getting a vaccine.
B. Cannot survive without a living host
C. Grows in the form of a mushroom
D. Can only be treated with antibiotics
A. Antibiotics
B. Taking medicine to treat your symptoms
C. Getting your flu shot or vaccine.
D. Treating your symptoms by going to the doctor.
C.
What is the name of the illness on the chart from your study guide?
How many microorganisms are there?
3
Which of the following is considered to be a fungal infection?
A. Pneumonia
B. Rotavirus
C. Ringworm
D. Salmonellosis
C. Ringworm
Which of the following is considered to be a bacterial infection?
A. Pneumococcal Pneumonia
B. Rotavirus
C. Influenza
D. Ringworm
A.
Virus
Identify 3 symptoms of this illness
Why are microorganisms called "micro?"
Because of their small size
Fungus can be found where?
In humid or moist environments
Antibiotics are...
Medicines that limit or destroy the growth of bacteria
What is one way viruses spread quickly through a population?
A. Through food
B. Through touching contaminated surfaces.
C. Through vaccines
D. Through antibiotics
B.
Is the illness viral, bacterial or fungal?
Virus
Identify the 3 microorganisms (or agents that make us sick)
Which of the following statements is true about fungi?
A. All fungi are harmful to humans
B. Fungi reproduce quickly in dry environments
C. Some fungi can be a source of food for humans
D. Fungi cannot survive without a host.
C
Antibiotics are found...
A. At the grocery store
B. In the aisles of a CVS
C. At a pharmacy, called in by a doctor.
D. Anywhere you can buy medicine
C.
Identify a similarity between bacteria and viral infections...
They are both caused by microorganisms.
How is this illness transmitted?
Person to person, spread from infected saliva, airborne droplets from coughing and sneezing, shared food or drinks, contaminated surfaces.
Provide a definition for "microorganisms"
Microorganisms are microscopic organisms that make us sick. Like germs
Fungal infections are treated with...
Creams or lotions, sometimes antibiotics
Not all bacteria are considered to be bad for you. Provide an example of where you can find positive bacteria in your body.
Digestive system.
Identify a difference between bacteria and viral infections
How can you treat this illness?
Treat symptoms - rest and hydration
Antiviral, if caught early, to reduce the length of illness.