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Infectious Illnesses

Infectious Illnesses. Topics Of Focus For This Chapter. Agents Of Infection. Agents Of Infection. Four Vectors That Spread Infections. Process of Infection. Role Of Immune System In Infection. Immune System ’ s Role In Infection. Increased blood supply brings oxygen & nutrients.

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Infectious Illnesses

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  1. Infectious Illnesses

  2. Topics Of Focus For This Chapter

  3. Agents Of Infection

  4. Agents Of Infection

  5. Four Vectors That Spread Infections

  6. Process of Infection

  7. Role Of Immune System In Infection

  8. Immune System’s Role In Infection Increased blood supply brings oxygen & nutrients Invader reaches blood-stream Fight infection and clean up Make antibodies Attempt to kill invader B Cells T Cells Systemic Disease Inflammation White Blood Cells

  9. Allergies Are An Immune Disorder

  10. Autoimmune Disorders

  11. Prevention of Cold

  12. Prevention of Influenza

  13. Meningitis

  14. Hepatitis A, B and C

  15. Mononucleosis and Epstein-Barr Virus

  16. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  17. Herpes Gladiatorum

  18. Group A and B Strep Infection

  19. Toxic Shock Syndrome

  20. MRSA—The Superbug

  21. Insect- and Animal-Borne Infections

  22. SARS Virus

  23. Disease Spread Through Bioterrorism

  24. Common Reproductive Tract Infections

  25. Urinary Tract Infections

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