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What is a infectious disease? Any disease caused by a pathogen that can pass from one living thing to another.
What are the five pathogens? 1. Bacteria 2. Virus 3. Fungi 4. Parasite 5. Protozoa
What is Bacteria One-celled organism found everywhere - Can be good or bad - Antibiotics are used to kill or neutralize the bad bacteria Examples of bacteria: Strep Throat, Sinus Infection, E Coli, TB, Bubonic Plague
What is a Virus 1/100 the size of bacteria - Made of Protein and DNA - Vaccines can help prevent the virus from making us sick - Antiviral meds can help the symptoms. - Immune System has to fight it Examples: Flu, Common Cold, Coronavirus, Measles, HIV
What is a live attenuated vaccine Made up of the pathogen itself ( a weaker version ). This type of vaccine creates a very strong, long lasting immune response.
What is a inactive vaccine Pathogens have been killed, this type of vaccine is effective in making sure pathogens don't develop into disease.
What is a subunit vaccine Made from the antigen, the part of the pathogen that triggers the immune response.
What is a DNA vaccine This type of vaccine isolates our genes that make specific antigens needed to trigger the immune response.
What is fungi An organism that uses and absorbs nutrients from living or dead organisms - Anti-fungal cream, sprays, and pills can help eliminate fungus Examples: Athletes Foot, Ringworm
What is a parasite An organism that lives on or in a host. - Causes harm to that host - Treated by medications Example: Tapeworm
What is Protozoa One celled organism found in contaminated food or water. - Bigger than bacteria - Can be transmitted by mosquito - Treated with medication Example: Malaria
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