Infectious Disease (1)

The common cold is caused by a ______________

• bacteria

• virus

• fungus

• protozoa

A virus needs a
______________ to reproduce and multiply

• living thing
• heartbeat
• food
• bacteria

What is the most common way contagious infections are spread?

• through the air
• Through food
• touching
• through water

A type of medicine used to treat (cure) bacterial infections.

• ibuprofen
• vaccines
• antibiotics
• pills

What action (or behavior) is the best way to prevent infectious disease?

• don't leave the house
• always wear gloves 
• wash your hands
• cover your cough

Strep throat and E-coli are
_________  infections.

• viral
• fungal
• bacterial
• rare

What system of the body helps fight off infectious diseases? 

• nervous
• respiratory
• immune
• skeletal

What is on your hands, in your mouth, and in your gut that is usually good for you? 

• crumbs
• bacteria
• parasites
• fungus

Which if these is a way of transmitting a microorganism?

• Not washing your hands

• Texting

• Touching a door handle

• Taking a picture

Which of these is not a way to treat a disease or condition?

• Drinking water

• Pick your nose

• Resting

• Taking antibiotics