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What are bacteria?
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Bacteria are micro-organisms, many of which cause diseases.
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What is a virus?
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A virus is a group of micro-organisms that can cause diseases such as colds.
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What are germs?
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Germs are micro-organisms, especially ones that cause diseases.
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What does contagious mean?
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A contagious disease is capable of being passed from one person to another.
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What happens when you have a fever?
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When you have a fever your body temperature is higher than usual.
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What is a disease?
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When the body is not working correctly often caused by an infection.
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What is a cold?
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A cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory passages which often causes a runny nose.
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What is the flu?
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Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection which causes fever, aches and pains and respiratory inflammation.
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What are symptons?
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Symptons are the signs that a body shows when it has a particular disease.
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What is an infection?
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An infection is the invasion of the body by harmful micro-organisms that can cause diseases.
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