2. I. Infectious Disease A. Pathogens Organism that causes disease B. Infectious Disease 1. Pathogens in body causing harm
3. C. Types 1. Bacteria i. Simple Single celled organisms a. Direct damage by destroying cells (strep) b. Release toxin to poison body (tetanus) 2. Virus i. Tiny genetic particle that replicate inside cells (cold) 3. Fungi i. Molds and yeast ii. Warm, dark, moist area (athletes foot, ringworm) 4. Protists i. Advanced Single celled organisms a. Malaria, Dysentery…
4. II. Spread A. Infected people 1. Physical contact i. Direct Contact: Hand shake, kissing ii. Indirect Contact: Sneeze (air), touched objects B. Soil 1. Live in soil (botulism) C. Food/Water 1. Cholera D. Infected animals
5. III. Non-Infectious Disease A. Allergies 1. Allergen 2. Asthma B. Diabetes 1. Type I – Childhood 2. Type II - Adult C. Cancer 1. Uncontrolled growth of cells 2. Caused by carcinogen
