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Communicable Disease
Communicable Disease A disease that can be passed to a
person from another person, animal, or object.
Pathogens Disease-causing organisms that are so
small they can only be seen through a microscope.
Types of Pathogens Bacteria- tiny one-celled organisms Viruses- smallest pathogens Fungi- more complex bacteria, but
cannot make their own food Protozoa- one-celled organisms that
can make their own food
Examples of Pathogens Bacteria- Pink Eye, Strep throat, Lyme
Disease Viruses- Colds, Chicken Pox, Fever,
Polio, Rabies Fungi- Athletes Foot, Ringworm Protozoa- Malaria
Vector An organism, such as an insect, that
transmits pathogens.
Why do you think it is important for teens to practice good personal hygiene?
Crossword # 1Wordbank (Preventing the Spread of Disease)Communicable-Diseasediseasefungipathogenshygienevirusesvectorprotozoainfectionbacteria
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Immune System A combo of body defenses made up of
cells, tissues, and organs that fight off pathogens and disease.
5 Major Barriers Tears- keeps dust away from your eyes Saliva- keeps germs off your teeth Skin- keeps pathogens away from your
blood Mucous Membranes- sticky material
called mucous that traps pathogens Stomach Acid- kills any pathogen
that get paste saliva
Lymphatic System A secondary circulatory system that
helps the body fight pathogens and maintains its fluid balance.
Vaccine A preparation of dead or weakened
pathogens that causes the immune system to produce antibodies.
How do vaccines help protect the health of the community?
Wash Your HandsCrossword #2Wordbank: (The Body Defenses Against Infection)ImmunityLymphocytesVaccineAntigenLymphatic-systemAntibodiesInflammationImmune-system
Contagious Period
-the length of time that a particular disease can be spread from person to person
Tuberculosis A Bacterial disease that usually affects
the lungs.
Pneumonia A serious inflammation of the lungs.
Strep Throat A sore throat caused by streptococcal
bacteria.
Why are hospital patients often at risk for developing pneumonia?
Natural Ways to Protect the Body
Crossword # 3Wordbank: (Common Communicable Diseases)MononucleosisStrep-throatPneumoniaContagious-periodHepatitisTuberculosis
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