What is a pathogen?
It's a micro-organism that has the potential to cause disease.
One of the four sites for microbes can enter the body is through?
Respiratory tract (mouth and nose)
Does infection always result in disease?
No, it doesn't
The virus that causes AIDS is called?
HIV
What is disease?
It's when the infection causes damage to the individual’s vital functions or systems.
Vaccines are made from?
Microbes that are dead or inactive so that they are unable to cause disease.
What does microbes have to do to make us ill?
Multiply rapidly
What you should do if you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have COVID-19?
Avoid public transportation
Dengue fever is an infectious disease carried by?
Mosquitoes
What is an infection?
It's the invasion and multiplication of pathogenic microbes in an individual or population.
One of the symptoms of Coronavirus is?
Vomiting or diarrhea
What do you call for a contagious respiratory infection caused by several flu viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs?
Influenza
What else should we do to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19?
Do not touch your eyes, nose & mouth
What's the best way to keep clear of the coronavirus outbreak at home?
Stay active
Chemicals that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria and are used to treat bacterial infections are called?
Antibiotics
How do we help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19?
Stay at least 6 feet from other people