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Common Infectious Disease Review
Name__Thomas Lucas, Jaylen Williams______________________
1. Please indicate the four types of common infectious disease or pathogens that
enter the body.
Bacteria; spread by given off poisons called toxins
Viruses; invades the cells and of the respiratory tract
Fungi; grows in dark, moist areas
Protozoan; through fluids and in search of foods
2. What is a virus? And how do they differ from other pathogens?
A virus is a small pathogens, it differs from other pathogens because its 100 times
small then other bacteria.
3. How do Tcells and Bcells of your immune system respond to pathogens?
Tcells performs many functions and Bcells produce antibodies.
4. Name the four most common bacterial infections in the United States?
Strep throat, Lyme disease, Bacterial Meningitis, Tuberculosis
5. What are some common healthful behaviors that can help you avoid infectious
diseases?
Avoiding contact with pathogens, healthy diet, regular exercise , learn to
manage stress, making sure your immunizations are current, and choosing
healthful behaviors.
6. An epidemic is an?
A unusual high occurrence of a disease in a certain place during a certain time
period
7. List the four common viral diseases and and ways you can treat them?
Common cold, influenza, pneumonia, hepatitis
8. Please explain why a protozoan differs from bacteria.
Protozoan is more complex and larger then bacteria. Bacteria is simple single
celled cells.
9. What is the body’s process for fighting an infection either internally or
externally?
Inflammation is your body’s general response to all kinds of injuries, from
cuts, and scrapes to internal damage.
10. Describe the different ways a pathogen can enter the body? (where and how)
It can enter through the mouth, the skin, and nose. By inhaling or physical
contact with the pathogen.