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What causes you to get sick? Germs Germs = Pathogens
Four types of Pathogens: Bacteria (Staphylococcus epidermidis ) Viruses (Influenza) Fungi (Athelete’s Foot) Parasites (Malaria) Bacteria picture from http://www.scharfphoto.com/fine_art_prints/archives/000608.php Virus picture from http://evolvefresno.blogspot.com/2008/02/cough-it-might-just-be-flu-talking.html Fungi picture from http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/cdc/4207.html Parasite picture from http://zap.intergate.ca/parasite.html
How are pathogens transmitted? Direct Contact Indirect contact Through the air By vectors
Direct Contact Is the direct transfer of pathogens by person to person or animal to person. http://www.jamd.com/search?assettype=g&assetid=1305618&text=pet+monkey http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/view.asp?A=179&Q=237121
Indirect Contact Is the transfer of pathogens from an inanimate object that was infected by another organisim www.ehponline.org
Through the air & by vectors Pathogens can travel up to 3 feet. Vector is something that carries the pathogen. www.britannica.com www.msnbc.msn.com www.greengiantfresh.com http://www.all-foods-natural.com/articles/eggs.html
How can we prevent the spread of pathogens? www.yobserver.com How can we prevent the spread of pathogens? www.inmagine.com www.hillcrest.com mrtlabs.com