Communicable Disease

_______ Is any condition that interferes with the proper functioning of the body or mind

________ is a disease that can be passed to a person from another person, animal or object.

________ are disease-causing organisms that are so small you need a microscope to see them. Think "fancy word for germs".

Viruses are the smallest disease-causing organisms.  Fact or Fiction

All diseases are caused by pathogens.  Fact or Fiction?

A doctor would most likely prescribe an antibiotic to treat what type of pathogen?

Pathogens like to "attack" humans because they seek which of the following: shelter, food source, place to multiply, all of the above?

Mosquitoes and Ticks are examples of organisms that can spread disease. These types of organisms are referred to as?

The __________ period is how long the disease can spread from one person to another.

Washing your hands is the _________ effective strategy for preventing the spread of disease?