Is That a Rash?

5. a chemical that causes some of the body's tissues to become inflamed (red and swollen) (p. 27)
6. a protein made by immune cells that damage invading germs, with some staying in the body for future attacks (p.26)
10. a kind of warning letting you know that your body is being harmed (p.5)
11. like "eczema," is a medical term to describe rashes ("inflammation of the skin") (p.14)
13. a very contagious rash that appears thin and ringlike that is red, scaly and itchy (p.22)
14. openings in your skin that lets sweat out to keep body cool (p.11)
15. a very contagious rash caused by itch mites (p.22)
19. similar to measles, a contagious disease that produces a red rash that can be avoided by a vaccine (p.36)

1. Disease a bacterial illness transmitted by ticks that has a rash that looks like a bull's eye (p.37)
2. a childhood virus that causes a blistery, itchy rash (p.35)
3. tiny organs that produce fluids that empty out to the surface (p.10)
4. poison that is injected into the body that may cause allergic reactions (p.32)
7. swollen areas that develop when body cells are hurt (p.14)
8. a rash disease that caused by a bacterium, not a virus (p.38)
9. a heat rash that occurs when the skin is hot and moist and sweat pores become clogged (p.20)
12. plants that are the most common cause of allergic reaction (p.28)
16. chemicals or things that irritate sensitive skin (e.g., bleach, cleaning products, metal, dyes, glues, etc.)(p.18)
17. an oily substance that keeps your skin and hair soft and smooth (p.12)
18. the body's overreaction to a substance that is normally harmless (p.24)