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Infectious Disease is caused by?
Organisms within the body
Infection Risk can be Minimized by?
1)Immunization
2)Protective Techinques
3)HandWashing (Most Effective)
Examples of the following
1)Direct Contact
2)Airborne Transmission
3)Foodborne Transmission
4)Indirect Contact
5)Vector-Borne Transmission
1)Blood
2) Sneezing,Coughs,Colds
3) Contimanted Food
4) Needle Sticks
5) Fleas
Meningitis
is a bacterial infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord
Tuberculosis
is a contagious bacterial infection that involves the lungs, but may spread to other organs
GAS?
General adaptation syndrome- The bodys short or long term reactions to stress
Three stages of GAS in Order?
1) Alarm response to stress
2) Reaction and Resistance
3)Recovery or Exhaustion