Communicable Diseases

Pathogens are

• Conditions that occur when a substance enters the body, multiplies, and damages cells.

• Tiny organisms that can cause communicable diseases A.K.A.- Germs

• An organism such as an insect that can transmit a germ

A Communicable Disease is

• any disease that can be passed to a person from another person, animal, or an object

• any disease NOT transferred through pathogens.

• any disease that cannot be treated

• any disease that is treatable

A Vector (in regards to communicable diseases) is

• a disease that cannot be cured

• an organism such as an insect that transmits a pathogen

• a character from Despicable Me who has a piranha gun

Infections are

• an organism such as an insect that transmits a pathogen

• Tiny organisms that cause communicable diseases AKA Germs

• Conditions that occur when the pathogen enters the body, multiply, and then damage cells.

Bacteria are

• Tiny one celled organisms that live nearly everywhere

• The smallest disease causing organisms

• Primitive life forms that feed on organic materials

• Single celled organisms that are usually harmless but can cause certain diseases

Viruses are

• Tiny one celled organisms that live nearly everywhere

• the smallest disease causing organisms

• primitive life forms that feed on organic materials

• single celled organisms that are usually harmless but can cause certain diseases

Fungi are

• Tiny one celled organisms that live nearly everywhere

• The smallest disease causing organism

• Primitive life forms that feed on organic materials

• Single celled organisms that are usually harmless but can cause certain diseases

Protozoa are

• Tiny one celled organisms that live nearly everywhere

• The smallest disease causing organisms

• Primitive life forms that feed on organic materials

• Single celled organisms that are usually harmless but can cause certain diseases

Rickettsias are

• Tiny one celled organisms that live nearly everywhere

• Disease causing organisms that resemble bacteria but multiply quickly like a virus

• Primitive life forms that feed on organic materials

• Single celled organisms that are usually harmless but can cause certain diseases

One of the best ways to prevent communicable diseases is to

• Avoid all people for the remainder of your life.

• Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 sec.

• Cover or coat yourself with dirt and soil throughout the day.

• Consistently take medications so no pathogens can enter your body.