Read 180 Workshop 5 Vocabulary

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What does it mean to infect someone?

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To make someone sick.

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What is the term for a disease that can spread from one person to another?

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Contagious.

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What does it mean to expose someone to a dangerous situation?

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To put someone in a situation that is dangerous or unpleasant.

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What do we call a group that forcefully takes control of a place?

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Invaders.

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What is a crisis?

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A situation of great difficulty or danger.

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What is the process by which a virus spreads from one host to another?

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Transmission.

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What are common symptoms of a contagious disease?

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Fever, cough, fatigue, and rash.

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How can one prevent the spread of contagious diseases?

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By practicing good hygiene, vaccination, and avoiding close contact with infected individuals.

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What is the role of a quarantine in controlling infectious diseases?

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To isolate individuals who may have been exposed to a contagious disease to prevent its spread.

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What is the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?

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An epidemic is a sudden increase in disease cases in a specific area, while a pandemic is an epidemic that has spread over multiple countries or continents.