Communicable Diseases Part I

What is Tuberculosis caused by?

• virus

• bacteria

• genetics

• foreign body (environmental)

Tuberculosis can effect all of the follow but...

• stomach

• Lungs

• Brain

• Kidney

What are some of the symptoms of whooping cough?

• fever
• not breathing 
• fatigue 
• All of the above

What disease has the following symptoms:
Rapid onset fever
Lack of energy
Extreme muscle aches
A vaccine for this disease is recommended for everyone who works with children or are in close contact with others.

• Conjunctivitis
• Influenza
• Mumps
• Pertussis

What disease has the following symptoms: 
Sudden onset with a slight fever
Lesions appear on body and look like "dots" and are itchy
A vaccine is available for this illness

• Pediculosis
• Influenza
• Mumps
• Chicken Pox

The best way to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is to do what?

• Stay inside
• Bleach everything
• Wash your hands
• Sneeze or cough into your arm

Which is NOT a common communicable disease?

• Colds

• AIDS

• Diabetes

• Strep throat

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

• fungus
• bacteria
• virus
• parasite

there is no such thing as "good" bacteria

• true
• false

 is the body's defense against infectious organisms and other invaders. 

• respiratory system
• endocrine system
• immune system
• circulatory system