Health Flashcards

1
Q

condition which Pathogen enter the body and multiply

A

Infection

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2
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are disease causing microorganisms

A

Pathogens

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3
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considered the smallest pathogen, nonliving, it infects other cells to make copies of itself

A

Virus

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4
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single celled microorganisms, lives anywhere

A

Bacteria

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4
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more complex than bacteria, found in marine ecosystems,soil and sediments, decaying organic matter, can cause MALARIA and Dysentry

A

Protozoa

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4
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much smaller than bacteria, multiply like virus, transmitted thru lice and ticks

A

Rickettsia

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5
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single celled/multi celled organisms that feed on organic materials

A

Fungi

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6
Q

Name the Stages of Infection

A

Incubation, Prodromal, Acute, Declining, Convalescent

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7
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time between exposure to pathogen and the appearance of symptoms

A

Incubation

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7
Q

signs and symptoms appear, body reacts, a day or two

A

Prodromal Stage

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7
Q

symptoms subside, severity declines, cant do much still

A

Declining

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7
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Period where the disease is at its peak, symptoms are clinically tested to diagnose

A

Acute

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7
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stage in which the symptoms of the disease fade and the patient recovers their health and strength

A

Convalescent

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8
Q

Dog

A

Dog

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9
Q

Check the PPT regularly and read it

A

Yes

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