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What does it mean?
What does it mean?
Change in your DNA.
Name two diseases caused by viruses:
Name two diseases caused by viruses:
Chicken pox and HIV/AIDS.
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Contagious Disease
Contagious Disease
A disease that can be spread from one person to another.
Infectious Disease
Infectious Disease
A disease caused by the invasion of microorganisms like bacteria or viruses.
Contagious vs. Infectious
Contagious vs. Infectious
All contagious diseases are infectious, but not all infectious diseases are contagious.
Antibiotics
Antibiotics
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Vaccines
Vaccines
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Natural Immunity
Natural Immunity
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Active Immunization
Active Immunization
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Chicken Pox
Chicken Pox
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HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS
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Genetic Disease
Genetic Disease
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Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome
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Haemophilia
Haemophilia
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Nutritional Disease
Nutritional Disease
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Diabetes (Type 2)
Diabetes (Type 2)
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Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
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Ageing Disease
Ageing Disease
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Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune Disease
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Celiac Disease
Celiac Disease
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Study Notes
Viruses
- Viruses are microscopic particles that can only replicate inside the cells of a living host.
- They are not considered living organisms because they lack the ability to reproduce independently.
- Viruses consist of a genetic material (DNA or RNA) encased in a protein coat.
- When a virus enters a host cell, it hijacks the cell's machinery to create more copies of itself.
- Once new viruses are assembled, they burst out of the host cell, spreading to infect other cells.
Diseases Caused by Viruses
- Influenza (Flu): A respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, and headaches.
- HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus): A virus that attacks the immune system, weakening the body's ability to fight off infections. HIV can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome).
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Description
Test your knowledge on the differences between contagious and infectious diseases. Explore various types of diseases, including genetic, nutritional, autoimmune, and viral diseases, as well as the role of vaccines and the immune system. This quiz will help you understand how diseases affect health and immunity.
