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+ Infectious Disease + Transmission Infectious disease = a disease that spreads from person to person Saliva- H1N1 Blood- HIV Air- Common Cold Contact of mucous membrane- Black Plague Sexually- Chlamydia Food- E. Coli Spread through vectors Animal or human that is a healthy carrier + Pathogens A living thing or virus that cause disease Commonly called germs Consist of: Bacteria Fungi Protozoa Virus Prions + Symptoms Vary depending on the pathogen Runny nose Fever Sneezing Skin Irritations Blisters Death + Prevention Wash hands with soap and warm water Bacteria are very picky about growing temperature Vaccines Not a cure- only a prevention Keep a healthy immune system Avoid people who are sick + Treatments Antibiotics- kill bacteria and some protozoans Anti-virals- stop the spread of a virus Let the immune system flush it out