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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