PPT-Preventing the Spread of Disease

Disease Any condition that interferes with the proper functioning of the body or mind Communicable Disease A pathogendisease that can be passed to a person from another person animal or object. Discuss this with the person next to you for . 3 minutes. Would you have survived a visit to a Victorian doctor?. Key Words. Epidemic. Miasma. Travelling Quack. Task. In groups of 4 look at the pictures in front of you. Dr Gregg Eloundou. Dr Ricky Jones. What is TB?. Tuberculosis is a disease caused by tiny germs that enter your lungs when you breathe them in. TB germs are most commonly found in the lungs, but sometimes they can move to other parts of the body. Spread of Diseases. There have been several diseases that have spread across the world killing many. In the middle ages it was the Bubonic Plague. In 1981 it was HIV. Epidemiology . An area of investigation that deals with factors that influence the frequency and distribution of diseases. What are the different ways . infectious. diseases are caused?. GERMS/CONTAGIONS/PATHOGENIC PARASITES. viruses. (smallest microorganism, hijacks its host) . bacteria. (smallest LIVING microorganism-prokaryotic) . Spread of Diseases. There have been several diseases that have spread across the world killing many. In the middle ages it was the . Bubonic or Black . Plague. In 1981 it was HIV. Epidemiology . An area of investigation that deals with factors that influence the frequency and distribution of diseases. Microorganisms are small things found everywhere. Most do not cause disease and actually help your body function normally. Certain ones do CAUSE infectious Diseases that can spread directly or indirectly. Use this lesson as a model for the process of writing an informative research paper.. Mrs. Gennosa www.elahelp.com. Writing . Informative . Text. Select a topic: What do I care about? . Writing . NOVEL PANDEMICFEMA P-2150/October 2020A novel new virus like Coronavirus Disease 2019 COVID-19 can emerge from anywhere and quickly spread around the world It is hard to predict when or where the next For use in conjunction with 5-Minute Safety Talk. Flu Season . It is estimated that one billion colds are caught annually in the United States. . According . to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, . Dr Ricky Jones. What is TB?. Tuberculosis is a disease caused by tiny germs that enter your lungs when you breathe them in. TB germs are most commonly found in the lungs, but sometimes they can move to other parts of the body. : Diphtheria What is diphtheria? Diphtheria is a disease caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium dip h theriae . It affects the tonsils, throat, larynx (voice box), and nose. Respiratory diphtheria occurs when there is physical contact between an infected person and a susceptible person. occurs when there is no directoccurs from a reservoir to contaminated surfaces or objects, or to vectors s P age 1 of 2  800.472.2180 or 701.328.2378 Last Updated: 0 1/16 German Measles  ( Rubella ) What is r ubella ? Rubella , commonly called German measles, is a va ccine - preventable rash Influenza, COVID, RSV, many other viruses. Masks and hand hygiene. Cleaning of surfaces with dilute bleach. Not coming to work when unwell and symptomatic. MRO = multi-resistant organisms. Same as MDR (multi-drug resistance).