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{Friend or Foe
Infectious diseases
Head Lice
Virus, Bacteria, Fungi or Parasite
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Foe
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{ Causes: caused by tiny wingless parasitic
insect that lives among human hairs and feeds on tiny amounts of blood drawn from the scalp
Symptoms: The lice tend to bite the scalp which leads to scratching, itching and small red bumps. Excessive scratching can lead to bacterial infections
Transmission: Lice are considered contagious and can spread quickly from person to person
Treatments: Medicated shampoos, cream rinse or lotion. Sometimes oral medications are used too
Preventive measure: Refrain from sharing clothing, bed linens, combs, brushes and hats. Children tend be more susceptible
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Head Lice
Classification: Parasite
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RINGWORM
Virus, Bacteria, Fungi or Parasite
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Foe
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{ Symptoms: scaly, crusted rash
that appears round and results in red patches on the skin
Transmission: Can be spread by humans, animals and soil. Contagious
Treatments: Antifungal medications
Risk factors: Communal showers, locker rooms. Warm moist areas. Sharing personal care items. Pets with ringworm symptoms
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RINGWORM
Classification: Fungus
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Intestinal Microflora
Virus, Bacteria, Fungi or Parasite
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Foe
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{ Prevents infection by interfering with pathogens in the stomach. These bacteria help with metabolic processes in the digestive tract. CORRECT
Intestinal Microflora
Classification: Bacteria
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STREP THROAT
Virus, Bacteria, Fungi or Parasite
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Foe
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{ Symptoms: headache, abdominal
pain, nausea and vomiting, general discomfort, loss of appetite, small punctuate red spots on the soft or hard palate (the roof of the mouth), skin rash(scarlet fever)
Transmission: Contagious
Treatments: antibiotics
Preventive measure: minimize the spread of the illness to others.
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Strep Throat
Classification: Bacteria
Streptococcus Pyogenes
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Staph
Virus, Bacteria, Fungi or Parasite
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Foe
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{ Symptoms: collection of pus in the
form of a boil, abscess or furuncle. This area is tender or painful and can be reddened and swollen
Spread by: contagious until the disease disappears
Treatments: oral or antibiotic ointment, abscesses are drained
Preventive measure: careful attention to food preparation, changing tampons every four to eight hours and proper hygiene when aiding for skin wounds
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Staph
Classification: Bacteria
Staphylococcus Aureus
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STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS
Virus, Bacteria, Fungi or Parasite
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{ This is a probiotic that can be found in the colon. Can improve digestion, enhance immunity, decrease chance of kidney stones and increase HDL (good cholesterol)
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Streptococcus Thermophilus
Classification: Bacteria
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ANTHRAX
Virus, Bacteria, Fungi or Parasite
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Foe
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{ Causes: people get infected when
the spores get into the body and become activated
Symptoms: depends on the type of infection, fever and chills, cough sore throat, body aches and hoarseness. Sweats, diarrhea swelling around the sore, nausea
Transmission: not contagious
Treatments: antibiotics and antitoxin
Preventive measure: refrain from eating raw or undercooked meat, injecting heroin
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Anthrax
Classification: Bacteria
Bacillus Anthracis
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PLAGUE
Virus, Bacteria, Fungi or Parasite
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Foe
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{ Causes: Rodents carrying fleas that
have the disease
Symptoms: Bubonic- fever, headache, chills
and swollen lymph nodes(buboes)
Septicemic- fever, chills, extreme weakness, shock, bleeding in skin and tissues become black and die
Pneumonic- fever, headache and rapid pneumonia development
Transmission: Rodent fleas, contaminated fluid or tissue and infectious droplets
Treatments: antibiotics
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Plague
Classification: Bacteria
Yersinia Pestis
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STAPHYLOCOCCUS
Virus, Bacteria, Fungi or Parasite
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Foe
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{ Some versions of staph are actually beneficial to the human body by helping keep in check inflammation triggered by injury and unwanted bacteria.
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Staphylococcus
Classification: Bacteria
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PINK EYE
Virus, Bacteria, Fungi or Parasite
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{ Classification: Virus and Bacteria
depending on the type
Symptoms: Pink or red color in the white of the eye, crusting of eyelids or lashes, discharge of pus, especially yellow-green and sensitivity to bright light
Treatments: viral infections don’t require treatment. Bacterial infections require antibiotics
Preventive measures: wash hands often and avoid touching or rubbing your eyes
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Pink Eye
Classification: Virus or Bacteria depending on the type of infection
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COMMON COLD
Virus, Bacteria, Fungi or Parasite
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{ Causes: Over 200 viruses can cause
the common cold
Symptoms: Sneezing, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, coughing, watery eyes, mild headache and mild body aches
Treatments: generally cured on its own
Preventive measures: practice good hand hygiene, avoid close contact with people who have colds or other upper respiratory infections
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Common Cold
Classification: Virus
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Molluscum Contagiosum
Virus, Bacteria, Fungi or Parasite
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Foe
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{ Caused by: a virus of the same name
that is part of the small pox virus family.
Symptoms: papules that are itchy and painless. The papules contain a hard white center and are flesh colored
Transmission: contagious, sexual contact, direct contact and scratching and rubbing
Treatments: surgical removal, wart medications , scraping, freezing or no treatment at all
Preventive measures: avoid direct contact with anyone you think may have the condition, treat underlying eczema and practice safe sexual contact.
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Molluscum Contagiosum
Classification: Virus
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INFLUENZA
Virus, Bacteria, Fungi or Parasite
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Foe
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{ Causes: various strands of influenza
viruses
Symptoms: Fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue (tiredness), some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
Transmission: person to person and contagious
Treatments: antiviral drugs
Preventive measures: Getting the vaccine
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Influenza
Classification: Virus
{Study its features, habitat or general location, actions
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PROBIOTICS
Virus, Bacteria, Fungi or Parasite
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Foe
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{ Living bacteria and yeasts
that are good for your health.
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Probiotics
Classification: Bacteria/Fungi
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