Infectious Diseases - Neil Rana

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Across
  1. 3. A sudden increase in the occurrence of a disease within a specific population or area
  2. 5. Invasion of the body by harmful microorganisms, causing illness
  3. 7. Immune cell that produces antibodies to target and neutralize invaders
  4. 9. The body's reaction to defend against harmful substances
  5. 10. Temporary protection provided by antibodies from an external source
  6. 14. The cause or factor responsible for a health condition, like a pathogen
  7. 16. Efforts to keep communities healthy and prevent diseases on a large scale
  8. 18. Tiny infectious agents that can only replicate inside the cells of living organisms
  9. 19. Body's defense system actively fighting off invaders, creating a memory for future battles
  10. 20. The ability of the immune system to remember past encounters and respond more effectively
Down
  1. 1. Tailored defense mechanisms developed by the body after exposure to specific threats
  2. 2. The process of passing a disease from one person to another
  3. 4. Natural defenses the body has from birth, providing general protection
  4. 6. Microscopic organisms, some of which can cause diseases but many are harmless or beneficial
  5. 8. Someone who plays the Baritone Saxophone and is Drum Major of the Marching Band
  6. 11. Type of immune cell that plays a central role in coordinating the immune response
  7. 12. An epidemic that has spread across countries or continents, affecting a large population
  8. 13. A shot that helps the body build defenses against specific diseases
  9. 15. A place where infectious agents persist and can potentially spread to new hosts
  10. 17. An organism that carries and transmits a disease, often an insect