Communicable Diseases

Which is an example of a communicable disease?

• Cancer

• Influenza

• Heat Stroke

A general term used to describe microscopic organisms that can cause diseases.

• germs

• heredity

• health

This is the pathogen that causes diseases. (virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoa)

Which is not an example of a reservoir of pathogens?

• humans

• animals

• soil/water

• alcohol

The portal of ______ is the way the infectious agent leaves the reservoir.

The mode of _______ is the way the infectious agent can be passed on.

The Portal of ______ is the way the infectious agent can enter a new host.

The susceptible _____ can be any person, especially those with weak immune system.

Who invented the first vaccine?

• Edward Jenner

• Alexander Fleming

• Louis Pasteur

• Daniel Hale Williams

Against what disease was the first vaccine invented?

• polio

• smallpox

• chickenpox

• covid-19