Diseases
Infectious Diseases Disease that can pass from one organism to another. Caused by: Viruses Bacteria Fungus Protists
Examples of Infectious Diseases Strep throat (bacteria) Colds and Influenza (virus) Athlete ’ s Foot (fungus) Malaria (protist)
More examples… Leprosy (bacteria) Black Plague (bacteria) Rabies (virus) Small Pox (virus)
Noninfectious Diseases Diseases that are not spread from person-to-person. Caused by: Lifestyle choices Environment Unknown causes
Noninfectious Diseases Allergies Asthma Arthritis Alzheimer ’ s
More Noninfectious Diseases… Parkinson ’ s Cancer Diabetes
Types of Lab Tests Nasal Swab: diagnoses upper respiratory infections Foods Consumed Chart: visualization of a person’s daily food intake. Blood Test Sample: identifies certain diseases and conditions, function of organs, and how well treatments are working.