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This is a medical term for an organism that causes infection.

This is a medical term for an organism that causes infection. symptom pathogen transmission screening. The fastest growing noncommunicable disease in the world is. lung cancer skin cancer diabetes HIV. HIV can be transmitted all ways EXCEPT. sharing needles unprotected intercourse

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This is a medical term for an organism that causes infection.

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  1. This is a medical term for an organism that causes infection. • symptom • pathogen • transmission • screening

  2. The fastest growing noncommunicable disease in the world is • lung cancer • skin cancer • diabetes • HIV

  3. HIV can be transmitted all ways EXCEPT • sharing needles • unprotected intercourse • kissing • infected mother to unborn baby

  4. Antibiotics are used to treat • viral infections • bacterial infections • protozoa infections • fungal infections

  5. Treatment for cancer includes all EXCEPT • chemotherapy • angioplasty • radiation • surgery

  6. This word means passing an infection from one person to another. • transmission • abstinence • symptom • pathogen

  7. HIV is a • bacteria • fungus • protozoa • virus

  8. This word means a sign of an illness. It is how the illness shows itself. • communicable • infection • symptom • pathogen

  9. HIV can be transmitted • only when someone has AIDS. • only when someone has symptoms. • by an HIV positive person showing no symptoms. • by mosquitos.

  10. Which STI can be treated with antibiotics? • Gonorrhea • Herpes • HPV • Hepatitis B

  11. Eating a healthy diet will do all EXCEPT • lower the risk of diabetes • strengthen the immune system • prevent skin cancer • lower the risk of a heart attack

  12. All of the following behaviors protect against HIV transmission EXCEPT • avoiding IV drug use • sharing needles • practicing abstinence • avoiding contact with blood

  13. A vector is a • virus • prescription drug • insect that transmits infections • fungus

  14. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) can lead to all EXCEPT • ectopic pregnancy • cancer • infertility • death

  15. Screening is another word for • a germ • a diagnosis • a disease • a test

  16. The best way to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease is to • use over-the-counter medicine to relieve stress • limit time with friends • begin an exercise program • eat more fast food

  17. HIV attacks the • reproductive organs • heart • immune system • cancer cells

  18. The most common cancer in the U.S. is • skin cancer • lung cancer • breast cancer • colon cancer

  19. When thinking about health, people have the most control over • environment • heredity • lifestyle choices • medical care

  20. To prevent the spread of communicable diseases, do all EXCEPT • practice abstinence • cook food thoroughly • get vaccinated • stay out of the sun

  21. The most effective way to avoid getting STIs is • abstain from intimate sexual contact • choose partners who promise they are disease free • use male or female condoms • research STIs on health internet websites

  22. ABCD can help someone know if a mole is cancerous. ABCD stands for • Abnormal, Bumpy, Contusions, Discharge • Appearance, Border, Color, Diameter • Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter • Acne, Bumpy, Carcinogen, Discharge

  23. Both herpes and genital warts • are treated with antibiotics • are transmitted by skin-to-skin contact • lead to cancer • can cause PID

  24. The vaccine Guardisil can prevent this STI: • syphilis • gonhorrea • bacterial vaginosis • HPV (genital warts)

  25. The most effective way to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is to • get all vaccinations • stay indoors • visit a doctor monthly • wash hands regularly

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