Infectious Diseases (general vocab, characterization)

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What is an example of direct contact with an infected person?

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Shaking hands.

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What is a disease that is found in small amounts, consistently within a population?

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Endemic.

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How does Ebola spread?

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Through blood, fecal matter, and sharing drinks.

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Which of the following can be pathogens?

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Bacteria and viruses.

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True or False: Some viruses and bacteria that live in food, water, and soil can cause disease.

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True.

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What is a pathogen?

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An organism that causes disease, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.

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Define epidemic.

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A sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in a population.

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What is a pandemic?

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An epidemic that has spread over multiple countries or continents.

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What is the difference between a virus and bacteria?

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Viruses are smaller and require a host to replicate, while bacteria are single-celled organisms that can live independently.

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What is the role of vaccines in infectious diseases?

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Vaccines stimulate the immune system to recognize and fight specific pathogens.