Infectious/Communicable Diseases…

Overview, Pathogens, Defending against Invaders, Protecting against Disease

Use the Infectious Disease Content page to complete this assignment
Define the following terms:
1. Emerging Infections-

2. Epidemic-

3. Pandemic-

4. Communicable-

5. Pathogens-

Match the pathogen to its characteristics:

_____1. Smallest, pathogens use you as a host to replicate a. rickettsia
_____2. Invade hair, nails and skin b. protozoa
_____3. Treated with antibiotics; produce toxins c. fungi
_____4. Similar to bacteria; associated with insect bites d. virus
_____5. Larger, more complex than bacteria e. bacteria

Next to each disease, state which pathogen causes it.

Example: flu=virus
Hepatitis=
Covid-19=
Strep throat=
Athlete’s foot=
Malaria=
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever=
Next to each protective barrier, describe how it keeps pathogens from invading your body:
Skin-
Mucous membranes-
Saliva-
Tears-
Stomach acid-