Unit 2 - Diseases

What are Anthrax’s main symptoms and how is it spread

Skin ulcers and shortness of breath, spread by infected animals or inhalation of spores

What are botulism main symptoms and how is it spread

Muscles weakness and difficulty breathing, spread by improperly canned or persevered foods

What are EHEC main symptoms and how is it spread

Bloody diarrhea and severe stomach cramps, spread by undercooked beef and contaminated produce

What are cholera’s main symptoms and how is it spread

Watery diarrhea, dehydration, contaminated food or water

What is lyme disease main symptoms and how is it spread

Bullseye rags and joint pain, spread by infected ticks

What are staph infections main symptoms and how is it spread

Skin boils and swelling/redness, spread by contact with infected wounds or surfaces

What is tetanus main symptoms and how is it spread

Muscles stiffness and jaw lock , spread by deep puncture woods exposed by contaminated soil

What are tuberculosis’s main symptoms and how is it spread

Persistent cough and weight loss, caused by airborne droplets from infected individuals

What are strep throats main symptoms and how is it spread

Sore throat and fever, spread by droplets from coughing or sneezing