Infectious Diseases
By: Adrian Ceja
Standards
8.L.1.1: Summarize the basic characteristics of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites relating to the spread, treatment and prevention of disease
8.L.1.2: Explain the difference between epidemic and pandemic as it relates to the spread treatment and prevention of disease
microbiology
the branch of science that deals with microorganisms
Bacteria
it's a living organism transmit through raw meat., surfaces, people, and air Its treated by washing hands for 20 seconds. Prevent it by clean cuts and wounds
Fungi
It'a a living organism transmit through wind, water and animals. Treated by ani-fungal cream, shampoos, and medicine
Parasite
It's a living organism transmit through one organism to the next. Treated by medicines, direct removal of parasite from host prevented by keeping cuts clean and don't drink lake water.
Virus
nonliving organism transmit through contact, air, and surfaces. prevented by vaccines it can cause polio, AIDS, and or west Nile virus
Outbreak, Epidemic, Pandemic
Outbreak: Occurrence of a disease greater than would otherwise be expected at a particular time and place
Epidemic: An outbreak that affects many people in an area of a specific country or region
Pandemic: An epidemic that spreads over very large area or throughout the entire world