HEALTH 100 WILSON EXAM 3

Infection

An invasion of the body by a microorganism 

Pathogen

An organism that causes a disease

Endemic

A disease or condition regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.

Epidemic

A rapidly spreading disease or health-related condition 

Pandemic

a global outbreak of a disease affecting a large number of people.

Antigen

An antigen any substance that can trigger an immune response from the body, such as a fever or the production of antibodies

Antibody

An antibody is a protein molecule produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance, called an antigen

Innate immunity

The innate immune system is the body's first line of defense against intruders. It responds in the same way to all germs and foreign substances.

Adaptive immunity

the part of the immune system that provides a specific, long-lasting defense against pathogens by "remembering" them after exposure

Strep throat

Bacteria, Droplet transmission (from coughing, sneezing) 

Tetanus

Bacteria, Indirect contact (through contaminated wounds, usually from soil or objects) 

Ringworm  

Fungus, direct or indirect contact (with infected skin, objects, surfaces)

Influenza

Virus (Influenza), Droplet and airborne transmission 

Cold sore herpes 1

Virus, Direct contact (saliva, skin to skin contact) 

Pneumonia:

Bacteria or virus, Droplet transmission, Direct or indirect transmission 

Athletes foot

Fungus, Direct or indirect contact 

Zika

Virus, Vector- borne, sexually

Cholera

Bacteria, Waterborne or food borne 

Incubation Stage

The time between exposure to the pathogen and the appearance of the first symptoms. Symptoms are usually vague or not yet noticeable.

Prodromal Stage

Early, often mild or nonspecific symptoms begin (like fatigue or a slight fever).

Illness Stage

The period when symptoms are most severe, and the pathogen is actively multiplying.

Decline Stage

 The immune system begins to successfully fight off the pathogen, and symptoms start to lessen.

Convalescence Stage

Recovery phase; the body returns to normal, and energy levels are restored.