Health Flashcards
condition which Pathogen enter the body and multiply
Infection
are disease causing microorganisms
Pathogens
considered the smallest pathogen, nonliving, it infects other cells to make copies of itself
Virus
single celled microorganisms, lives anywhere
Bacteria
more complex than bacteria, found in marine ecosystems,soil and sediments, decaying organic matter, can cause MALARIA and Dysentry
Protozoa
much smaller than bacteria, multiply like virus, transmitted thru lice and ticks
Rickettsia
single celled/multi celled organisms that feed on organic materials
Fungi
Name the Stages of Infection
Incubation, Prodromal, Acute, Declining, Convalescent
time between exposure to pathogen and the appearance of symptoms
Incubation
signs and symptoms appear, body reacts, a day or two
Prodromal Stage
symptoms subside, severity declines, cant do much still
Declining
Period where the disease is at its peak, symptoms are clinically tested to diagnose
Acute
stage in which the symptoms of the disease fade and the patient recovers their health and strength
Convalescent
Dog
Dog
Check the PPT regularly and read it
Yes