Disease Unit
Disease Host Pathogen Virus Bacteria Fungus The creature who becomes a home for a disease Pathogen Microorganism that produces disease Virus Only reproduce/multiply within a host organism Bacteria Plant-like organisms that live in and help our bodies Fungus Organisms that get food from other living matter
Spreading Out COMMUNICABLE= Diseases that can be spread from one living thing to another Examples: Colds, Flu, Chicken Pox, AIDS
Spreading Out NON-COMMUNICABLE Diseases that cannot be spread Examples: Cancer, Heart Disease, Arthritis
4 Methods Pathogens Travel Spreading Out 4 Methods Pathogens Travel Airborne Water/Food Insects, ticks, rats (=vectors) Direct Contact
How the Body Defends Against Disease Skin Tears, saliva, sweat Mucous Coats mucous membranes, traps and destroys pathogens Stomach Acids Immune System Fever
How the Body Defends Against Disease Antibodies Chemicals that white blood cells make to fight pathogens Antibiotics Medicine that destroys or weakens bacteria Anti-virals Medicine that slows or stops virus growth Vaccines Made by humans to simulate viruses and bacteria. They are weakened or dead pathogens injected into humans to initiate antibody production
How to Prevent Disease STRONG IMMUNE SYSTEM!! Wash your hands!!! Adequate sleep Balanced nutrition Regular exercise Recovery time Stress management