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Corrie DiSalvo Diana Duque Kristin Hopkins Lizbeth Londono Marcela Morado Chapter 28 Lessons 1 & 3 7 th Grade
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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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Transmission Spread of infectious pathogens
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People Direct 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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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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Prevention Immunity and Immunization
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Immunity Active 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 –Immediate, short lived protection Active Immunization –vaccination
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Test Your Knowledge 1.Mother to baby –Passive immunity 2.Flu vaccine –Active immunization 3.Acute poisoning treatment –Passive immunization 4.Hepatitis A vaccine –Active immunization
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Test Your Knowledge Cont. 5. Tetanus vaccine –Active immunization 6. Chicken pox –Active immunity 7. Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine –Active immunization
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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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