Infectious Diseases

4. A white blood cell that produces antibodies to fight infections.
7. Temporary immunity received from another source, like antibodies from breast milk.
9. A sudden increase in disease cases within a specific area.
10. The science of preventing disease and promoting well-being in communities.
13. The invasion of the body by harmful microorganisms.
14. A specialized immune response that targets specific pathogens.
16. A medical shot that helps the immune system recognize and fight pathogens.
20. A place where a pathogen naturally lives and multiplies, like soil, water, or an animal.

1. The immune system’s ability to remember a pathogen and respond faster next time.
2. Long-term protection developed after infection or vaccination.
3. The body’s defense system reacting to harmful pathogens.
5. A disease outbreak that spreads across multiple countries or continents.
6. Single-celled microorganisms, some of which cause infections like strep throat.
8. The body’s first line of defense against infections, like skin and mucus.
11. The way a disease spreads from one person or organism to another.
12. An organism, like a mosquito or tick, that spreads disease between hosts.
15. A tiny infectious agent that needs a host cell to reproduce, like the flu or COVID-19.
17. The pathogen that causes an infectious disease.
18. A type of white blood cell that helps destroy infected cells and fight disease.
19. Likes to play sports