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Infectious Disease

Infectious Disease. What is infectious? . Bacteria : Simple single celled microorganisms. Virus : 100 times smaller than bacteria. Lives in air, food, soil, in and out of our bodies. Bacteria can give off toxins Bacteria can grow inside your cuts and wounds. SICKNESSES: Strep throat

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Infectious Disease

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  1. Infectious Disease

  2. What is infectious? Bacteria : Simple single celled microorganisms Virus : 100 times smaller than bacteria Lives in air, food, soil, in and out of our bodies. Bacteria can give off toxins Bacteria can grow inside your cuts and wounds. SICKNESSES: Strep throat Lime disease Staph infections Only multiply after entering living cell Can not be treated with antibiotics SICKNESSES: Common cold Chicken pox Measles Etc…

  3. Symptoms and Treatment Bacteria Viral Antibiotics- Prescription medication Strep Throat – Swollen lymph nodes Headache Fever Treat symptoms not the virus Common Cold: Sneezing Sore throat Coughing Runny nose Chest congestion Influenza/Flu Infection of upper respiratory Sore throat Fever (you are contagious) Sore muscles Coughing

  4. Fungi: grows in warm and moist areas. People have ring worm or athletes foot which is a type of fungi.

  5. Cuts and infections • Redness • Puss • Swelling • Warm to the touch PREVENTION – • Keep wound clean • Cover with bandage • Wash hands frequently • Change bandage when needed

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