1. Communicable( Infectious ) Or Non- Communicable (Infectious )……
Diseases
Communicable( Infectious ) Or
Non- Communicable (Infectious )……

2. How infectious diseases are spread…
Every infectious disease is caused by one of several types of microrganisms known as pathogens.
Pathogens
How infectious diseases are spread…
Transmission can occur through direct contact with an infected person, or animal, or a contaminated object.
THE 6 PATHOGENS

3. 1.BACTERIA
ORGANISMS THAT RANK AMONG THE MOST WIDESPREAD OF LIVING THINGS.
For BACTERIA to live is must have a food supply, suitable temperature, moisture and darkness.
BACTERIAL diseases include: Pneumonia, salmonella, Strep Throat, Syphilis

4. Strep Throat

5. 2. VIRUSES Life like forms that are one of the bodies worst enemies.
VIRUSES are all parasites so they require living cells for survival
Viruses attach specific types of cells.
Examples: Rabies-Brain Cells, Polio- Nervous System, Common Cold/Flu-Respiratory System, Small Pox Chicken Pox, Shingles and Warts- Skin Tissue

6. Shingles

7. 3. Parasites (Rickettsias)
Classified somewhere between a virus and bacteria
Most grow in the intestinal tracts of insects, which then carry them to their human hosts.
Bloodsucking insects such as lice, mites, and ticks

8. Lice

9. 4.Fungi
Organisms that cannot make their own food. Many feed off dead animals, insects and leaves.
Prefer dark, damp environment
Invade mainly deep tissues of hair, nails and skin
Examples- Ringworm, Athletes Foot

10. Athletes Foot

11. 5. Protozoans Most are harmless
Disease producing protozoans are most common in tropical areas that have poor sanitation.
Examples- Malaria, Sleeping Sickness

12. 6.WORMS Invade the blood, intestines, liver or lungs.
Tapeworms live in the intestines.
Roundworms infect the intestines, muscles and fluids under the skin

13. Tapeworm

14. How to Sneeze and Cough???

15. IMMUNITIES
Active Immunity- is the type of immunity that your body develops
Passive Immunity- is the immunity passed from a mother to her child.
Lymphocytes-a type of white blood cell that travels through the blood stream
T- CELLS- kill pathogens- not all

16. Guideline to reduce the spread of infection:
Bathe or shower everyday to keep your skin, hair and nails clean
Avoid sharing eating or drinking utensils
Store and prepare food in a safe way to prevent food poisoning
Wash your hands after using the bathroom, after changing diapers, and before or serving food
If you are well, avoid contact with people who are sick