Communicable Disease

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Across
  1. 2. the smallest and simplest pathogens
  2. 4. simple one-celled organisms
  3. 5. the ability to resist the pathogens that cause a particular disease
  4. 6. germs that cause diseases
  5. 10. substances that send the immune system into action
  6. 11. able to spread to others by direct or indirect contact
  7. 12. a sore throat caused by streptococcal bacteria
  8. 14. a serious inflammation of the lungs
  9. 16. cleanliness
  10. 17. any condition that interferes with the proper functioning of the body and mind
  11. 18. specific proteins that attach to antigens to prevent them from harming the body
  12. 19. a highly communicable viral disease characterized by fever, chills, fatigue, headache, muscle aches, respiratory symptoms
Down
  1. 1. organisms that are more complex than bacteria but cannot make their own foods
  2. 3. a preparation of dead or weakened pathogens that are introduced into the body to cause an immune response
  3. 6. one-celled organisms that are more complex than bacteria
  4. 7. organisms that are so small they can only be seen through a
  5. 8. a disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus that effects the liver
  6. 9. an organism such as an insect, that transmits pathogens
  7. 13. a bacterial disease that usually affects the lungs
  8. 15. the result of pathogens or germs invading the body, multiplying and harming your body cells