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Infectious Disease
+Transmission
Infectious disease = a disease that spreads from person to person Saliva- H1N1 Blood- HIV Air- Common Cold Contact of mucous membrane- Black Plague Sexually- Chlamydia Food- E. Coli
Spread through vectors Animal or human that is a healthy carrier
+Pathogens
A living thing or virus that cause disease
Commonly called germs
Consist of: Bacteria Fungi Protozoa Virus Prions
+Symptoms
Vary depending on the pathogen Runny nose Fever Sneezing Skin Irritations Blisters Death
+Prevention
Wash hands with soap and warm water Bacteria are very picky about growing temperature
Vaccines Not a cure- only a prevention
Keep a healthy immune system
Avoid people who are sick
+Treatments
Antibiotics- kill bacteria and some protozoans
Anti-virals- stop the spread of a virus
Let the immune system flush it out
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