Infectious Diseases

Disease spread

In this class we are going to learn about:

1. Analyze the factors that contribute to the spread of a person-to-person disease.

2. Discuss how the spread of a person-to-person disease can be slowed.

3. Identify how a person becomes infected.

Multiple Choice

Which type of transmission is it?

• Foodborne

• Airborne

• Person to Perso

Multiple Choice

Which type of transmission is it?

• Foodborne

• Person to person

• Airborne

Multiple Choice

Which type of transmission is it?

• Foodborne

• Person to person

• Airborne

Main Facts to consider

• Infectious diseases are caused by agents known as pathogens. Examples of pathogens include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasitic worms

• Most pathogens are microscopic, which is take advantage because it is easier for the pathogen to be transmitted to its host undetected

Open Ended

Which pathogens agents can transmit infectious diseases?

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Poll

How do I feel about today's topic?

• I understand the ways disease spread

• I feel I need to ask some questions to the teacher

• I need to investigate more to reinforce today´s topic.