Communicable Diseases

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What type of pathogen is Strep Throat?

Back

Bacteria

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What is the best way to avoid the flu?

Back

Wash your hands frequently

Front

How many layers of defense does the human body have?

Back

3

Front

How are communicable diseases best described?

Back

Having the ability to spread between people

Front

What is an example of indirect transmission?

Back

Touching a dirty object and then rubbing your eye

Front

What is a communicable disease?

Back

A disease that can be transmitted from one person to another.

Front

What are the main types of pathogens?

Back

Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Front

What is the role of the immune system in communicable diseases?

Back

To defend the body against pathogens.

Front

What is the significance of handwashing in disease prevention?

Back

It reduces the spread of pathogens.

Front

What is the difference between direct and indirect transmission?

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Direct transmission occurs through physical contact, while indirect transmission involves an intermediary object or vector.