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Chapter 28 Lessons 1 & 3 7th Grade
INFECTIOUS DISEASES Chapter Lessons 1 & th Grade Corrie DiSalvo Diana Duque Kristin Hopkins Lizbeth Londono Marcela Morado
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Diseases caused by the growth of pathogenic organisms in the body
Infectious Diseases Diseases caused by the growth of pathogenic organisms in the body
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Bacteria A single-celled microorganism
Abundant in air, soil, and water Harmful Rapid Multiplication
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Viruses Smallest known type of infectious agent
One of the worst enemies (HIV) Unique Structure Invades all forms of life
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Rickettsias Way of Multiplying Its Location Transmission Examples
Typhus and Rocky-Mountain spotted fever
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Protozoans Single-celled organisms 30 different types Its Location
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Fungi Simple organisms Saprophytes Prefers dark and damp environments
Invasion sites Ex: ringworms or athlete's foot.
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Spread of infectious pathogens
Transmission Spread of infectious pathogens
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People Direct contact Indirect contact
Ex. Hand shake, pregnant women to unborn child Indirect contact Ex. Cough, sneeze
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Animals Dogs Rabies Mosquitoes Malaria and dengue fever
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Contaminated Objects Examples Eating utensils Glasses Toothbrush
Door knobs Pencils Computer mouse
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Environment Careless disposal of waste Careless handling of foods
Pollution in air and water
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What’s wrong with this picture?
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Nonspecific vs. Specific Resistance
Immune Response Nonspecific vs. Specific Resistance
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Nonspecific Resistance
Physical barriers Mucus membranes and skin Chemical barriers Tears, saliva, and acidic digestive juices Body cells Phagocytes
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Specific Resistance Lymphocytes T-cells B-cells Antibodies Macrophages
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Mission: Search and Destroy
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Immunity and Immunization
Prevention Immunity and Immunization
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Immunity Active Immunity Passive Immunity
The defense system the body develops to protect one from diseases Passive Immunity The temporary defense that an infant acquires from its mothers
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Immunization Passive Immunization Active Immunization
Immediate, short lived protection Active Immunization vaccination
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Test Your Knowledge Mother to baby Flu vaccine
Passive immunity Flu vaccine Active immunization Acute poisoning treatment Passive immunization Hepatitis A vaccine
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Test Your Knowledge Cont.
5. Tetanus vaccine Active immunization 6. Chicken pox Active immunity 7. Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine
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Common Sense Measures Hand washing
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Common Sense Measures Good Nutrition Regular exercise
Bathe or shower daily Cover mouth when coughing or sneezing Avoid contact with people who are sick Avoid sharing of utensils
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Come out, Come out Wherever you are?
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Quick Review
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