Common Infectious Disease Chapter 28 Lesson 2 Common Infectious Disease

Respiratory Infections Common Cold Viral infection Effects nose and throat Usually clears up within 7 days No cure

Respiratory Infections Influenza Viral infection Chills, fever, body aches, weakness Pneumonia- a serious infections of the lungs

Respiratory Infections Tuberculosis Highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the lungs Coughing, chest pain, fever, shortness of breath Can be treated with antibiotics

Respiratory Infection Strep Throat Bacterial infection of the throat Sore throat, fever, and swelling of the throat Can be treated with antibiotics

Diseases of the Nervous System Encephalitis – viral infection of the brain Meningitis – viral infection of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord Poliomyelitis – viral infection of the central nervous

Mononucleosis Viral Infection Common among teens Chills, fever, soar throat, fatigue Known as “kissing disease” Bed rest is treatment

Hepatitis – infection of the liver (viral) Jaundice, fever, loss of appetite, nausea, body aches and pains Hepatitis A – contaminated food or drink Hepatitis B & C – infected blood