2. agents that invade the body and cause diseases. List and describe the 5 main pathogens and how they are treated..

3. single celled organism; can be killed with antibiotics* antibiotics are used to slow or kill the growth of bacteria. You must take all of the prescribed medicine or it can come back!

5. Causes severe muscle spasms

6. sore throat, fever, yellow or white specks on the throat Easy to relapse!

7. Sinus Infection headache, thick mucous, feeling pressure in your head

8. Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord Could be FATAL!

9. Salmonellas affects the digestive system, usually spread by contaminated food

10. Any medication taken is to treat the symptoms; viruses cannot be cured, they have to run their course.

12. scratchy sore throat, sneezing, runny nose

13. headache, sore muscles, sore throat, fever, vomiting, fatigue and coughing

14. pain and swelling of glands in the throat, possible rash

15. fatigue, runny nose, cough, slight fever, small white dots in the mouth, rash covering the body

16. Fever, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat & weakness

17. inflammation of the liver, jaundice, fever, dark urine

18. organisms that absorb and use the nutrients of living or dead organisms * Usually treated with an over-the-counter anti-fungal cream

19. Good hygiene is the best preventative measure; other medications require prescription

20. prevention best, (don’t share brushes, use medicated shampoo, wear protective clothing in wooded areas, etc…

25. Domestic and wild

26. Including mucous membranes

27. How does it help fight infection?

28. ~ It is a reaction to injury or infection that is characterized by pain, redness, and swelling. ~ It is the body’s second line of defense from pathogens. The inflammatory response shows that body is attacking pathogens.

29. If a pathogen gets past the physical barriers, what system kicks in to fight the disease from the inside? Your white blood cells produce antibodies that travel through the lymphatic system to fight the pathogens.

30. What are Immunizations? A vaccine (shot) used to help prevent contracting a specific disease. A small amount of the pathogen is put in the body so the immune system can develop antibodies so if exposed to the same pathogen you can fight it off without getting it.

31. Laws about Immunization… The Texas Department of Health has ruled that students must be current with immunizations in order to attend school unless an exemption has been filed with the school. Medical Unless it is written in the statement that a lifelong condition exists, the exemption statement is valid for only one year from the date signed by the physician. Religious Too soon after another immunization Immune due to having had the disease Vaccine Shortage Reason for Exemptions:

32. What are some things you can do to stay well?

33. Protect yourselfRegular Check up Drink waterEat healthy Get enough sleep Vaccines Exercise Reduce stress Avoid contact with sick people

34. Infection Incubation Prodromal (Symptoms) Illness Recovery / Death W/ Immunity W/O Immunity Carrier w/ No symptoms The body is able to fight off a disease w/o getting sick. Body does not fully recover and goes through stages again.

35. Recognition Helper T cells destroys invaders B cells produces antibodies Macrophage carries antigens Disposal Immunity Stages of the Immune System 1. 2. 3. 4. a. b. c. Mobilization