An infectious disease worksheet defines key terms like bacteria, viruses, parasites and how diseases spread. It covers bacterial infections like how fast bacteria can reproduce and antibiotics. Viruses are explained as needing host cells and examples given. The body's defenses against infection include the immune system and physical barriers. Common bacterial infections like strep throat and tuberculosis are outlined. Viral infections discussed include the common cold and flu. Vaccines and mono are also summarized, along with sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS. Prevention methods conclude the worksheet.
An infectious disease worksheet defines key terms like bacteria, viruses, parasites and how diseases spread. It covers bacterial infections like how fast bacteria can reproduce and antibiotics. Viruses are explained as needing host cells and examples given. The body's defenses against infection include the immune system and physical barriers. Common bacterial infections like strep throat and tuberculosis are outlined. Viral infections discussed include the common cold and flu. Vaccines and mono are also summarized, along with sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS. Prevention methods conclude the worksheet.
An infectious disease worksheet defines key terms like bacteria, viruses, parasites and how diseases spread. It covers bacterial infections like how fast bacteria can reproduce and antibiotics. Viruses are explained as needing host cells and examples given. The body's defenses against infection include the immune system and physical barriers. Common bacterial infections like strep throat and tuberculosis are outlined. Viral infections discussed include the common cold and flu. Vaccines and mono are also summarized, along with sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS. Prevention methods conclude the worksheet.
(follow along with the slides, and fill in the blanks) What is an Infectious Disease? Define an infectious disease. A one-celled organism, capable of causing disease, that is found everywhere is called _______________. An extremely small organism, which consists of a protein coat and some genetic material, is called a __________. Yeasts, molds, and mildews are all examples of ____________. A parasite is . How infections spread If a person gets an illness from contact with another person, it is known as _______________ transmission. If a person is sick and takes a drink of water from a cup, and another person gets sick from drinking that cup, it is known as ________________ transmission. An epidemic is. Bacterial Infections How fast can a bacteria reproduce itself? _____________ If you have 1 bacteria, how many will have in 2 hrs based on the previous evidence? ______ Bacteria ___________ need a host cell to reproduce. Antibiotics are. Penicillin works for every type of bacterial infection. True/False What can happen to a bacterial infection if you do not finish your drug prescription from your doctor? Viral Infections An extremely small particle that consists of an outer shell and genetic material is a ___________. Unlike bacteria, viruses cannot ___________________ on their own. Most viruses dont have ______________ to fight them off. Proper __________,______________,and ________________ allow your body to fight viral infections. Examples include ______________, _______________, and __________________. Defenses Against Infectious Diseases A system made up of organs, and special cells, to fight of infection is called your ___________________. Two types of cells that fight infection are called __________________, and _______________________. Physical barriers to help fight or keep out infection include ___________________, ________________, _____________________, ____________________, and ____________________________. Common Bacterial Infections
An illness caused by the streptococcus bacteria is called _______________________.
Doctors will use a _______________________ to test for it. ________________________ is caused from a slow growing bacteria called mycobacteria. This illness still kills about ____ million people per year. When open areas in your skull fill with bacteria and mucus, it is known as a _______________________. Common Viral Infections The average person gets 2 of these per year. _______________________ Symptoms include: ____________________ is also called the flu. Symptoms include: A ____________ is a substance that is used to keep a person from getting a disease. It is an ________ strain of the disease that tricks your body into thinking it is___________________. Your body begins producing ______________to fight the disease.(Your body is ready to defend itself before it even gets sick) Mononucleosis Mononucleosis is caused by the ________________________ virus, and is commonly referred to as the _______________ disease. Symptoms include ________________________, __________________, ____________________, and _____________________. It can last a _____________ or longer. Be careful not to rupture your _______________, as it can fill with infection and burst. About ____% of people show no symptoms. Sexually Transmitted Diseases Every year there are ____ million new cases. There are over _____ kinds of STDs. They are transmitted through the exchange of ________________________ during sexual contact. 1 out of ___ Americans may have one. Common STDs ___________________-some people show no symptoms; especially women. Others will experience a genital discharge that is cured with antibiotics. Genital warts is also known as _____________________________________. No cure. _________________________ are outbreaks of painful blisters. No cure. HIV and AIDS HIV is Once there is a certain amount of the HIV in your body, you are considered to have ___________. When a virus in a persons body is dormant (showing no signs), it is in its __________________ period. The first case was reported in _________________________ in 1981. People think the virus may have come from this animal. __________________________________ It is spread by: ____________________, _______________________, ________________, and ___________________. Which continent has the highest rate of HIV infected individuals? __________________________. Preventing the Spread of Infectious Disease List 5 ways you can help prevent the spread of disease. 1. 4.