Infection Detection

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What is a virus?

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Infectious nonliving agents much smaller than bacteria that invade cells and cause diseases such as the common cold and measles.

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What are bacteria?

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Tiny, one-celled organisms that get nutrients from their environment in order to live.

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What is a disease outbreak?

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A sudden increase in the number of organisms infected with a disease.

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What is a non-communicable disease?

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An infectious disease that cannot spread from one organism to another.

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What is the design process?

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A step-by-step way to solve problems.

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What is a pathogen?

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Any organism that can cause disease, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.

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What is the immune system?

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The body's defense system that protects against infections and diseases.

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What is a communicable disease?

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An infectious disease that can be spread from one organism to another.

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What are lymph nodes?

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Small, bean-shaped structures that are part of the immune system and help filter harmful substances.

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What is a microorganism?

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A microscopic organism, which can be a bacterium, virus, or fungus.