*Diseases that are spread from one person to the next

*Diseases that are catching

*Diseases that are caused by germs or pathogens
Examples of pathogens include: viruses,
bacteria, protozoa, parasitic worms and fungi

Examples of common communicable diseases

Cold

Flu

Mononucleosis

Pneumonia
STDs

Hepatitis

HIV/AIDS

Direct Contact: Exposure to infected body fluids such as blood

or saliva.
Vectors/Reservoirs: Germs are spread by an animal or insect,
usually through a bite
Airborne: Germs are spread through the air, for example
when someone coughs or sneezes.
Food and Water: Food and water can become
contaminated with germs and people can get sick when
they eat or drink them.
Indirect contact: Pathogens remain on surfaces that were in
contact with an infected person.

Virus more than 200 types

including rhinoviruses and
corona viruses can cause the
cold
sore, scratchy throat,
sneezing, and a runny nose.
Other symptoms that may
occur later include headache,
stuffy nose, watering eyes,
hacking cough, chills, and
general sick-feeling lasting
from
2 to
7 days.
cases
Bed
rest,
drink
lots Some
of
may last
for two to
weeks.
fluids,
medication
treat the symptoms.
There is NO CURE

Respiratory illness caused several

different viruses
Tiredness
Fever
Aches and chills
Headache
Complications of the flu

Cough
Sore throat

Bronchitis, pneumonia, can cause death in high risk

groups (people with chronic disease, infants and the
elderly)
Fluids and bed rest
Medication like Tylenol to bring
the fever down and relieve
symptoms

H1N1 is a new strain of the flu virus

that is a combination of flu viruses that
affect pigs, birds and humans.

Symptoms:
Fever

Body aches

Cough

Headaches

Sore throat

tiredness

*Some people also have

vomiting and diarrhea

If you have any of these symptoms you should seek medical treatment right
away! Your doctor may give you an antiviral medication like tamiflu, which
help to make the symptoms milder.

Treatment: Rest!
Drink lots of fluids, especially
if you have diarrhea!
Stay home from school if you
have a fever, and limit your
contact with others

Did you know that this flu virus affects children and
teens more than other flu viruses do

Prevention- Get the H1N1 Vaccine

AND.

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or
sneezethrow the tissue away after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after
you cough or sneeze. If you are not near water, use an alcoholbased hand cleaner.
Stay away as much as you can from people who are sick.
If you get the flu, stay home from work or school. If you are
sick, do not go near other people so that you don't make them sick
too. Do not return to school until your doctor says you can!
Try not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs often
spread this way.
Do not share drinks, food, lip gloss..

Caused by DIFFERENT Viruses (more than 200 for

the cold, only a few for the flu)
The flu comes on more QUICKLY
Some of the symptoms are different.
with the flu there is usually a high fever, aches
and chills
The flu is more serious, and can be deadly
There is a vaccine to prevent the flu
(seasonal and H1N1)

Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by a virus

that attacks the liver. The virus, which is called
hepatitis B virus (HBV), can cause lifelong infection,
cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver
failure,
and death
Transmission
(how do you get it??)
Contact with the body fluids of an
infected person
*Sexual contact
*Blood to
Treatment- Bed rest,
Symptoms:
Blood contact
medications, do not drink
Jaundice (yellowing of eyes and alcohol
skin)
Prevention: vaccine,
do not share needles,
Tiredness and weakness
abstinence (no sex or
Weight loss, loss of appetite
drugs!)

fever

an infection of the lungs,

whichcan be caused by a
variety of microorganisms,
including viruses, bacteria,
and
vomitingparasites.

chills

chest pain

cough

abdominal pain

unusually rapid breathing

breathing with grunting or

decreased activity

wheezing sounds
labored breathing

Treatments :
antibiotics(bacterial)

Prevention: vaccine

antiviral medications

* dont share food or drink,

bed rest

or be around sick people

Infectious mononucleosis is sometimes called "mono"

or "the kissing disease. It is an infection usually
caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).

Not everyone who is exposed to EBV

gets sick
Once you have it, you will carry the
virus for the rest of your life,
although you probably will not get
sick from it again!

constant fatigue
fever
sore throat
loss of appetite
swollen lymph nodes
headaches
sore muscles
larger-than-normal liver
or spleen
skin rash
abdominal pain

Kissing someone who has it

Sharing food, drink, utensils,
toothbrushes

No curebed rest, fever reducing

medications, treat other symptoms,
people usually get better in 3-4 weeks

An itchy rash of spots that look like

blisters can appear all over the body
and may be accompanied by flu-like
symptoms.

Rash of bumpy fluid filled red bumps that can

rupture and scab over. This rash is very itchy.
Other symptoms include a fever, abdominal
pain, sore throat, and headache (last 5-7 days on
average)
No cure/symptoms can be treated

Varicella Vaccine