Common Infectious Diseases
Madyson Kruse
Bacterial and Viral Diseases
Bacterial:
Strep throatLyme disease
Bacterial meningitis
Tuberculosis
Viral:
Common cold
Influenza
Pneumonia
Hepatitis
Staying Healthy
Seek medical care when:
Temperature of 101 lasts more then 2 days
Difficulty breathing or severe pain
Cut or scrape that is not healing
Illness the last a long time
Preventing them:
Wash hands several times a day
Do not share items that can transfer pathogens
Cook and store foods properly
Avoid contact with people that are sick
Stay home when not feeling well