Infectious Diseases Q: What are Infectious Diseases? A: Disease spread from person to person by pathogens

Q: What are pathogens? Examples of pathogens- A: Things that cause diseases -Viruses Non-living things Invade cells and take over No cure Bacteria Living things Grow in warm, dark, moist places Can be cured with antibiotics

How do Infectious Diseases Spread? A: Infected people, Contaminated objects and Sharing things

Why aren't we always sick? Clean Water Sewage System Disinfectants Antiseptics Immunization Shots Hospitals Immune System

What can you do? –Maintain a cool well lit environment –Always use soap and water –Obtain medical treatment when needed –Stay current on immunization shots –Avoid contact with ill people –Do not share things with sick people –Healthy Diet –Do not drink alcoholic beverages –Exercise regularly –Control Stress –Get enough sleep/rest –Do not use tobacco