Communicable Diseases and You

What is a Disease? A disease is a _______ or _____ that affects the proper and usual _________ of the ____ or ____ of an individual.

Non-Communicable Disease A Non-communicable disease is ____spread by contact with others and may be caused by _____ _________, _______, or ____________ hazards.

What is a Communicable Disease? A communicable disease is one that can be passed from one individual to another. A communicable disease is caused by an _________ so small it can only be seen by using a ___________.

GERMS Disease causing organisms are usually called GERMS. When germs enter the body, they ____, __________ and frequently produce _____ products that are _______ in the human body. The result is an _________.

Types of GERMS ________ _______ _____

BACTERIA Any ____ _____ cell organisms that grow and thrive almost everywhere. There are 3 types of bacteria: Bacteria _____ ______

VIRUSES Are the _______ and ________ forms of life. Many viruses are harmful to humans. VIRUSES

RICKETTSIA Are small _______ that are spread by the ____ of ______ such as _____ and _____.

FUNGI Are simple life forms that are unable to make their own ____.

PROTOZOA Simple, _______-like organisms.

BACTERIA Live _________: __ you, __ you, and _____ you. Most bacteria do not harm you. Some bacteria are very _______. Bacteria become harmful when they go places they do not ______. E coli

BACTERIA need… ____ ______ _______ _________ Your ____ provides all three of these needs and a perfect _____ for bacteria!

BCATERIA COCCI Can cause diseases such as _________, __________ (clap), bacterial _________, _____ throat and ________ fever.

BACTERIA BACILLI Causes ________ (food poisoning), ________, _______, ___________, ________ cough, and _______.

VIRUSES Are very ___________ Some _______ only certain body cells. ______ virus attacks only the _______ system. Viruses cause ____, ______ ___, _______, _____, ___, mumps, polio, viral pneumonia, and ______________…

RICKETTSIA Are found in ____, _____, and _____. They enter the ____ through the____of an ______ that is infected. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Lyme Disease are caused by rickettsia. Lyme Disease

FUNGI Attack the body and often live in the ____, _____ and ____ _______ ____ and _________ are two diseases caused by fungi. _______ ____ affects the feet, while ________ appears on other parts of the body. Ringworm

PROTOZOA Many are ________ but some can cause disease. ________ is caused by protozoa that live in certain kinds of ___________. If an infected ________ _____ a person, the person will become infected.

GOOD GERMS Many bacteria are not only harmless, but essential for life. Without bacteria in your intestines you could not _____ your food. (_______) Even harmless bacteria can cause trouble if they end up where they don’t belong.

HOW DO GERMS SPREAD? _____ contact ______ contact Contact with ________

CLOSE CONTACT ________ germs from someone’s _____ or ______. Germs travel in ________ which you _______. _____, ___, ________ and tuberculosis can be spread this way.

DIRECT CONTACT You can pick up germs by contact with _____ and ____. You can also pick up germs through _______ contact. This is how people get diseases such as ____, gonorrhea, syphilis and _______.

PREVENTION Practice good health habits: Eat a ________ diet Get plenty of ____ Exercise _________ Bathe or shower ______ Avoid ___________ and ___________ that can harm your health.

PRACTICE GOOD HEALTH BEHAVIORS ______ foods ________ and __________. Do NOT share ________ _______ or eating __________ with ANYONE! Wear appropriate clothing and protective gear. Avoid _________ contact. Keep your ______ up to date.

TO PROTECT OTHERS: If you are sick with a contagious disease, stay ______ from others! Cover your ________ and ____ when you cough or sneeze. Seek medical treatment to ______ __ recovery. ____ your hands frequently with ____ and ____ water.

TO PROTECT OTHERS (CONT’D) If a doctor prescribes a medication, follow the _________ and take it exactly as __________. Encourage your family and friends to practice good health habits along with you.

THE COMMON COLD There are ____ viruses that cause the “common cold”. Cold symptoms include slight fever, runny nose, itchy/watery eyes, sneezing, coughing sore throat and headache.

TO PREVENT A COLD: Get plenty of rest *_________ Drink plenty of fluids (juice, water, etc.) and eat healthy _________-______ foods. Exercise regularly. DO NOT share ____ and __________. _____ YOUR _____. DO NOT smoke.

NORMAL IMMUNE RESPONSE In a healthy person, ______ identify the virus. _________ produce antibodies that may __________ the virus. T-cells ________ virus cells that have not been neutralized, and stimulate B-cells to produce ___________.

IMMUNE SYSTEM IN A PERSON WITH HIV OR OTHER IMMUNE DISORDER In a person with HIV, the virus seeks out and destroys ________. With fewer _______, the _______ stop producing _________. With a weakened immune system, the body is open to other infections.

IMMUNIZATIONS AND YOU What diseases have you been immunized against? What other immunizations are available to people your age? What immunizations are being researched now? What else should be done to prevent disease?