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- 3. Protein produced by B cells that binds to specific antigens.
- 4. Disorder of structure or function in an organism.
- 7. Process by which a cell engulfs particles or pathogens.
- 9. Large phagocytic cell that engulfs pathogens and debris.
- 11. Acute diarrheal illness caused by Vibrio cholerae.
- 12. Epidemic that spreads across countries or continents.
- 14. Process of spreading a disease from one individual to another.
- 15. Study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states.
- 16. Infectious protein that causes neurodegenerative diseases.
- 17. Total number of cases of a disease in a population at a given time.
- 21. Widespread occurrence of a disease in a community at a particular time.
- 23. Substance that triggers an immune response.
- 25. Virus that attacks the immune system and causes AIDS.
- 26. Single-celled eukaryotes, some of which cause disease.
- 27. Molecule on antigen-presenting cells that presents antigens to T cells.
- 29. Single-celled microorganisms that can cause disease.
- 30. Body's outer protective barrier against pathogens.
- 35. Disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
- 36. Preparation that stimulates an immune response to prevent disease.
- 37. Scientist known for postulates proving the germ theory of disease.
- 38. Organisms that include yeasts and molds, some of which cause disease.
- 40. B cell that remembers a previous infection and responds quickly.
- 41. Process by which an immune cell proliferates in response to an antigen.
- 42. Fungal infection of the skin, also known as ringworm.
- 43. Small parasitic organisms, such as protozoa and fungi.
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- 1. Viral infection causing fever, cough, and body aches.
- 2. Bacterial infection causing a thick covering in the throat.
- 5. Scientist known for his discoveries in vaccination and microbial fermentation.
- 6. Plant cells become fortified against attack.
- 8. Eradicated viral disease known for causing severe skin lesions.
- 10. Type of white blood cell involved in inflammation and phagocytosis.
- 11. Hair-like structures that move mucus and trapped particles out of the respiratory tract.
- 13. Number of new cases of a disease in a population over a specific period.
- 18. Substance that inhibits the replication of viruses.
- 19. Type of T cell that kills infected or cancerous cells.
- 20. Body's response to injury or infection, causing redness and swelling.
- 22. Organism that transmits a pathogen from one host to another.
- 24. Ability of an organism to resist infection.
- 26. B cell that produces and secretes antibodies.
- 27. Sticky substance that traps pathogens and particles.
- 28. Substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.
- 31. Organism that causes disease.
- 32. Type of T cell that helps activate other immune cells.
- 33. Disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, transmitted by mosquitoes.
- 34. Pioneer of epidemiology known for his work on cholera.
- 39. Type of white blood cell that produces antibodies.