Diseases Flashcards by Rebekah Stoltzfus

Q

Polio

A

Virus(found in feces)

Paralysis and muscle pain

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Bubonic plague

A

Bacteria(animals-fleas-person)

Tender lymph nodes

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Mononucleosis

A

Virus(bodily fluids, usually saliva)

Abdominal pain, enlargement of spleen

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Q

Anthrax

A

Bacteria(inhalation through skin or ingestion)

Bump-blister-lesion

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Measles

A

Virus(inhalation)

Red eyes, runny nose

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Tetanus

A

Bacteria

Severe muscle spasms

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Tuberculosis

A

Slow growing bacteria

Chest pains, coughing

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Q

Small pox

A

Airborne Virus

Small red dots starting at the mouth

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Influenza

A

Virus

Sore throat, muscle pains

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Typhoid

A

Bacteria(water contamination)

Diarrhea, dehydration

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Yellow fever

A

Virus(through mosquito)

Vomiting, jaundice

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Diphtheria

A

Bacterial toxin

Breathing problems, “bull neck”

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Pneumonia

A

Bacteria

Coughing, shortness of breath

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Rabies

A

Virus

Confusion, agitation

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