Disease Dictionary Practice

A doctor would most likely prescribe an antibiotic to treat what type of pathogen?

• fungus
• bacteria
• virus
• parasite

Athlete's foot is an example of this pathogen

• Bacteria
• Virus
• Fungus
• Protozoan

bacteria diseases can be cured with antibiotics

• true
• false

You can get ringworm of the skin by sharing contaminated towels, clothing, and sports equipment, and by direct contact with an infected person. Ringworm is what type of disease?

• virus
• bacteria
• fungus
• parasite

What pathogen causes influenza (the Flu)

• Bacteria
• Virus
• Protozoa
• Fungi

The best way to avoid the flu is to:

• Take antibiotics prior to getting sick
• Wash your hands frequently
• Avoid Sick people
• Wear a mask everywhere

Strep throat is caused by:

• Virus
• fungi
• Bacteria
• Protozoa

Viruses are the smallest disease-causing organisms.  Fact or Fiction

• Fact
• Fiction

Signs of disease or injury is known as a..

• symptom

• disease

• sickness

• cancer

In disease, a factor, such as a microorganism or a chemical substance, that can impact the development of a disease or illness is known as a(n)

• agent

• fungi

• bacteria

• host