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SNC 4M Pathogens and Disease Unit homework Introduction to Pathogens 1) Identify 5 examples of diseases caused by viruses. 2) Identify 5 illnesses caused by bacteria. 3) What are some illnesses/diseases that are endemic to the Kingston area? Types of Pathogens 1) Complete the worksheet 2) What are some differences between bacteria and viruses 3) Is it possible to use antibiotics to help cure a viral infection? Why? 4) Why is malaria such an epidemic in certain countries? Protection from Pathogens 1) What is the difference between a preventative measure and a reactionary measure? Give an example of each showing the difference. 2) What is the difference between a vaccine and an antibiotic? 3) Bruno gets a cut while watching Monday Night Football. He pours beer over it because he heard the alcohol will kill any potential pathogens. Is he correct? Why or why not? 4) What areas of Holy Cross do you feel are potential germ incubators? Why? Disease Transmission (Parts 1 and 2) 1) Complete the worksheet 2) What the three lines of defense a pathogen must break through in order to cause illness in a human. 3) Indicate 5 places on the human body that a pathogen may try to enter. 4) For each type of transmission, indicate two pathogens (as specific as possible) that follow that method of infection. 5) Other than vertical transmission, indicate one way you could protect yourself against each type of transmission How the world keeps diseases from spreading (part 1) 1) What is the miasma theory of disease? 2) What is the germ theory of disease? 3) What public health measures were based on the above two theories? How the world keeps diseases from spreading (part 2) PHAC has spent millions in Public awareness campaigns – have you been listening? 1. Cough into your ______________ 2. Wash your hands for how long? ______________ 3. Does eating pork products put you at risk for swine flu infection? 4. Do the symptoms of swine flu differ from the symptoms of seasonal flu? 5. When are you most infectious? 6. How many flu vaccines should you get this year?