mindmap 2

Question 1

what is bacteria

Answer 1

survive as spores in extreme environments, extreme temperatures or very dry

Question 2

how to prevent active bacteria

Answer 2

antibiotics prevent it reproducing - can be killed

Question 3

three structures

Answer 3

• cocci - round
• bacilli - rod
• spirochette - spiral

Question 4

conditions caused by bacteria

Answer 4

dental caries
periodontitis
meningitis

Question 5

what is dental caries

Answer 5

bacterial infection of hard tissue

Question 6

what is periodontitis

Answer 6

infection of the periodontium

Question 7

what is meningitis

Answer 7

infection of the brain coverings

Question 8

What is Fungi

Answer 8

larger than bacteria but only visible under light microscope, plant similar to a mushroom

Question 9

What is the only fungal infection in dentistry

Answer 9

oral thrush - only treated with anti fungal agents, common with denture wearers

Question 10

What is a virus

Answer 10

lives within cells of other organisms (host cells), so small, only visible with electron microscope

Question 11

what causes our body to react against viruses

Answer 11

protein capsual - has chemicals to reproduce within host cells

Question 12

how to treat viruses

Answer 12

vaccines provide immunity against severe cases - hepatitis, measles and mumps
- unaffected by antibiotics

Question 13

6 viral conditions

Answer 13

herpes simplex 
hepatitis 
chickenpox 
aids 
herpes zoster 
epstein bar

Question 14

what is herpes simplex

Answer 14

cold sore on lip

Question 15

what is hepatitis

Answer 15

infection of the liver (A B C E)

Question 16

what is chicken pox

Answer 16

infection of certain nerves

Question 17

explain aids

Answer 17

acquired immune deficiency syndrome - hits immune system

Question 18

what is herpes zoster

Answer 18

shingles - certain nerves

Question 19

what is epstein bar

Answer 19

gland had fever - targets lymph nodes

Question 20

how illnesses enter you?

Answer 20

direct contact, airborne droplets, aerosol spray, inoculation injury

Question 21

body’s 3 responses to infection

Answer 21

• inflammatory - heat, redness, pain, swelling, pain, loss of function
• immune
• skin and mucous membrane prevent entry