Across
- 2. A bacterial lung infection that spreads through the air.
- 7. White blood cells that kill infected cells and help immunity.
- 10. Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, often caused by infection.
- 11. A bacterial infection causing sore throat and fever.
- 12. Single-celled organisms that can cause infections like strep throat and tuberculosis.
- 13. A deadly virus from animal bites that affects the brain.
- 15. Tiny infectious agents that need a host to multiply, causing diseases like flu and measles.
- 16. Organisms like molds and yeasts that cause infections such as athlete’s foot.
Down
- 1. White blood cells that make antibodies to fight infections.
- 3. Bacteria that live inside cells, often spread by ticks and fleas.
- 4. A contagious viral infection causing fever, cough, and body aches.
- 5. A life-threatening body-wide infection response.
- 6. A highly contagious viral disease with fever and a red rash.
- 8. Single-celled parasites that cause diseases like malaria.
- 9. Liver inflammation caused by viruses or other factors.
- 14. A bacterial infection from tick bites, causing fever and rash.