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BELL WORK. Write about how you could prevent communicable diseases from spreading. . COMMUNICABLE DISEASES. COMMON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES. OBJECTIVES. explain what causes colds and how they can be treated. identify some common communicable diseases.

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BELL WORK

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  1. BELL WORK Write about how you could prevent communicable diseases from spreading.

  2. COMMUNICABLE DISEASES COMMON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

  3. OBJECTIVES • explainwhat causes colds and how they can be treated. • identifysome common communicable diseases. • describethe symptoms of some common communicable diseases.

  4. WHEN YOU HAVE A COLD GET PLENTY OF REST SOME OTC MEDICINES CAN HELP RELIEVE COLD SYMPTOMS STAY HOME AT LEAST 24 HOURS AFTER COLD SYMPTOMS APPEAR

  5. FLU SYMPTOMS FEVER HEADACHES MUSCLE ACHES RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

  6. FLU The flu is spread by one of three main types of influenza viruses, each with several different strains. Scientists try to anticipate which strains will spread fastest and create enough flu vaccines for the following year.

  7. CONTAGIOUS PERIOD Often, the contagious period of a communicable disease includes a length of time before the infected person starts to show symptoms. contagious period The length of time that a particular disease can be spread from person to person

  8. MONONUCLEOSIS Mononucleosis is spread through contact with the saliva of an infected person. mononucleosis A viral disease characterized by a severe sore throat and swelling of the lymph gland Mono is also spread through sharing contaminated eating utensils and drinking glasses.

  9. HEPATITIS There are three types of hepatitis. hepatitis A viral disease of the liver characterized by yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes

  10. HEPATITIS HepatitisA • Most commonly spread through food or water that has been contaminated with human waste. • Vaccines can protect people from this type. HepatitisB • Most commonly spread through contact with contaminated blood or other body fluids. • Vaccines can protect people from this type. HepatitisC • Most commonly spread through contact with contaminated blood or other body fluids. • Medications can help treat people with this type.

  11. TUBERCULOSIS Because tuberculosis spreads easily through the air, people are regularly tested for the disease. tuberculosis A bacterial disease that usually affects the lungs Sometimes people who test positive for TB show no symptoms.

  12. PNEUMONIA Pneumonia can be caused by a virus or bacteria. pneumonia A serious inflammation of the lungs Pneumonia can be spread through direct or indirect contact.

  13. STREP THROAT Left untreated, strep throat can lead to serious complications, such as heart or kidney damage. strep throat A sore throat caused by streptococcal bacteria Strep throat is spread through direct or indirect contact and can be easily treated with antibiotics.

  14. STREP THROAT Symptoms of strep throat include a red and painful throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck.

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