ch 13 infectious disease section 3

Question 1

meningitis

Answer 1

inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord

Question 2

salmonellosis

Answer 2

bacterial infection of digestive system, usually spread by eating contaminated food

Question 3

Hepatitis

Answer 3

inflammation of the liver

Question 4

Amebic dysentery

Answer 4

inflammation of the intestine caused by an ameba

Question 5

can infectious disease effect everyone?

Answer 5

yes, especially young and elderly

Question 6

where is bacteria found?

Answer 6

everywhere and are a common cause of disease

Question 7

name some examples of bacteria

Answer 7

strep throat, salmonellosis, and sinus infections

Question 8

are there cures for viral diseases ?

Answer 8

no but rest and fluids help recovery speeds

Question 9

name some diseases caused by viruses

Answer 9

cold, flu, hepatitis, mononucleosis, measles, mumps, chickenpox

Question 10

are disease caused by fungi, protozoa, and animal parasites treated differently than bacteria and viruses?

Answer 10

yes!

Question 11

what is the worldwide protozoa that is the cause of several serious infections?

Answer 11

malaria

Question 12

why is it hard for doctors to fight infectious diseases?

Answer 12

bc increase of world travel and poverty everywhere

Question 13

what do public health organizations do?

Answer 13

work to control and eliminate diseases

Question 14

National institutes of health (NIH) and (CDC) do what?

Answer 14

watch for new diseases to enter country

Question 15

what is the most common parasitic infection in the US?

Answer 15

Body lice