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What are some of the easiest ways to stop the spread of infectious diseases?
Handwashing, washing food, and ensuring access to clean drinking water.
How does a healthy body help fight infections?
A healthy body can prevent pathogens from entering the body through the skin and mucus membranes. It also produces white blood cells to fight invaders and antibodies to attack specific pathogens.
What role do vaccines play in fighting infections?
Vaccines help build resistance to specific infections by stimulating the body's natural defenses and developing immunity against pathogens.
How do antibiotics treat bacterial infections?
Antibiotics kill bacteria by causing their cells to break open and die.
Are all bacteria killed by antibiotics?
No, not all bacteria can be killed by antibiotics. Some bacteria have evolved to be antibiotic-resistant.
Test your knowledge about pathogens and their role in causing infectious diseases. Learn about different types of pathogens, including viruses, and how they invade host cells. Challenge yourself with questions about pathogen characteristics and their impact on human health.
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