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Lesson 2 Infectious Diseases

Chapter 10. Lesson 2 Infectious Diseases. Journal - 3/24/15. List three common infectious diseases, and list the type of pathogen that causes each disease. Can be listing, but you need to write the prompt. Chapter 10. Lesson 2 Infectious Diseases. Objectives.

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Lesson 2 Infectious Diseases

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  1. Chapter 10 Lesson 2 Infectious Diseases Journal - 3/24/15 List three common infectious diseases, and list the type of pathogen that causes each disease. Can be listing, but you need to write the prompt.

  2. Chapter 10 Lesson 2 Infectious Diseases Objectives • Identifyfour causes of infectious diseases. • Explainhow the spread of common infectious diseases can be prevented.

  3. Chapter 10 Lesson 2 Infectious Diseases Journal - 3/2/16 What can you do to keep from catching a cold? You must write in paragraph form!

  4. Chapter 10 Lesson 2 Infectious Diseases Viruses • A virus is a tiny, disease-causing particle that invades a healthy cell and instructs that cell to make more viruses. • Viruses are known to cause many diseases including: • 1. the flu • 2. the common cold • 3. AIDS • 4. herpes

  5. Chapter 10 Lesson 2 Infectious Diseases Viruses are not living things.

  6. Chapter 10 Lesson 2 Infectious Diseases Bacteria • Bacteria are very simple single-celled microorganisms that do not have a nucleus. Bacteria are found everywhere. • Bacteria cause many kinds of diseases including: • 1. whooping cough • 2. cholera • 3. anthrax • 4. dental cavities

  7. Chapter 10 Lesson 2 Infectious Diseases Protozoa and Parasites • Protozoa are small, single-celled organisms that have a nucleus. • Protozoa and other parasites cause many kinds of diseases including: • 1. malaria • 2. diarrhea • 3. tapeworm infections

  8. Chapter 10 Lesson 2 Infectious Diseases Fungi • Fungi are complex organisms that cannot make their own food. • Fungi cause many kinds of diseases including: • 1. athlete’s foot • 2. jock itch • 3. yeast infections

  9. Lesson 3Controlling Infectious Diseases Chapter 10 Bellringer Why do you think some communities offer free or low-cost flu shots to their residents every year?

  10. Lesson 3Controlling Infectious Diseases Chapter 10 Objectives • Discusstwo ways to protect yourself from infectious diseases. • Identify two ways to control the spread of infectious diseases.

  11. Lesson 3Controlling Infectious Diseases Chapter 10 Start Off Write Why should you know basic ways to stop the spread of infectious disease?

  12. Lesson 3Controlling Infectious Diseases Chapter 10 Protecting Yourself • Do the following things to protect yourself against infection: • 1. Stay away from people who are sick. • 2. Practice good hygiene. • 3. Maintain a healthy diet. • 4. Get plenty of rest and exercise. • 5. Get vaccinated.

  13. Lesson 3Controlling Infectious Diseases Chapter 10 Protecting Yourself • The following diseases are commonly prevented by vaccines: • 1. hepatitis B • 2. diphtheria • 3. poliomyelitis • 4. measles, mumps, and rubella • 5. flu

  14. Lesson 3Controlling Infectious Diseases Chapter 10 Protecting Others • The same steps you take to protect yourself from pathogens will also help protect other people. You can also: • 1. Avoid contact with people when you are sick. • 2. Get a flu vaccine every year. • 3. Report any sightings of infected animals.

  15. Quote of the Day “Keep you blood clean, your body lean, and your mind sharp.” —Henry Rollins

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