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COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES. Preventing the Spread of Disease. OBJECTIVES. name some causes of communicable disease. explain how germs are spread. describe how to protect yourself against pathogens. COMMON DISEASES. A cold is one kind of disease .

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COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

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  1. COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Preventing the Spread of Disease

  2. OBJECTIVES • namesome causes of communicable disease. • explainhow germs are spread. • describehow to protect yourself against pathogens.

  3. COMMON DISEASES A cold is one kind of disease. disease Any condition that interferes with the proper functioning of the body or mind

  4. COMMON DISEASES A cold is a communicabledisease. communicable disease A disease that can be passed to a person from another person, animal, or object

  5. COMMON DISEASES Pathogens are also known as germs. pathogens Disease-causing organisms that are so small they can only be seen through a microscope

  6. COMMON DISEASES • Germs can cause an infection. • infection A condition that occurs when pathogens enter the body, multiply, and cause harm

  7. TYPES OF PATHOGENS Viruses cause common diseases, such as colds and the flu. viruses The smallest pathogens

  8. TYPES OF PATHOGENS Bacteria that live in your digestive tract help you digest food. bacteria Tiny one-celled organisms Other bacteria are harmful.

  9. TYPES OF PATHOGENS Fungi are primitive life forms that feed on organic materials. fungi Organisms that are more complex than bacteria, but cannot make their own food Fungi cause ringworm and athlete's foot.

  10. TYPES OF PATHOGENS Malaria is a disease caused by a protozoa that can live in mosquitoes. protozoa One-celled organisms that are more complex than bacteria

  11. TYPES OF PATHOGENS

  12. HOW DO PATHOGENS SPREAD? DIRECT CONTACT WITH OTHERS

  13. HOW DO PATHOGENS SPREAD? INDIRECT CONTACT WITH OTHERS

  14. HOW DO PATHOGENS SPREAD? CONTACT WITH CONTAMINATED FOOD AND WATER

  15. HOW DO PATHOGENS SPREAD? CONTACT WITH ANIMALS OR INSECTS

  16. HOW DO PATHOGENS SPREAD? A pathogen-carrying mosquito is an example of a vector. vector An organism, such as an insect, that transmits pathogens

  17. HOW DO PATHOGENS SPREAD? Practicing good personal hygiene is a good way to keep pathogens from spreading. hygiene Cleanliness

  18. HOW TO KEEP PATHOGENS FROM SPREADING Avoid close contact with people infected with a communicable disease, especially if they are still contagious.

  19. HOW TO KEEP PATHOGENS FROM SPREADING Never share eating or drinking utensils

  20. HOW TO KEEP PATHOGENS FROM SPREADING Do not share toothbrushes or other personal hygiene items.

  21. HOW TO KEEP PATHOGENS FROM SPREADING Wash your hands thoroughly in warm, soapy water.

  22. HOW TO KEEP PATHOGENS FROM SPREADING Avoid touching your mouth, nose, and eyes.Do not bite your nails.

  23. HOW TO KEEP PATHOGENS FROM SPREADING Handle and prepare food safely, especially poultry and fish.Wash vegetables and cook meat thoroughly.

  24. HOW TO KEEP PATHOGENS FROM SPREADING Wipe counters thoroughly with a clean sponge or cloth.Replace sponges and cloths often.

  25. HOW TO KEEP PATHOGENS FROM SPREADING Keep your environment clean.Empty trash frequently and keep trash cans clean.

  26. HELPING OTHERS STAY HEALTHY If you are ill, stay home from school and other public places.Avoid contact with others.

  27. HELPING OTHERS STAY HEALTHY When you sneeze, cover your mouth and nose, and turn your head away from others. Wash your hands right away.

  28. HELPING OTHERS STAY HEALTHY Do not share eating utensils, drinking glasses, toothbrushes, or other personal items.

  29. HELPING OTHERS STAY HEALTHY If a health care professional prescribes medicine for you, follow the directions exactly. Take medicines as prescribed.

  30. HELPING OTHERS STAY HEALTHY Prepare and store food safely.Wash your hands before handling food.

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