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1. Human contact with infected birds.

2. Can cause infections in living organisms but technically not alive.

3. Severe acute respiratory syndrome.

4. Can wash away some pathogens.

5. The human immnodeficiency virus.

6. Small blisters that break open and cause painful sores around the genitals. Flu-like symptoms, including fever, swollen glands, and fatigue.

7. Tiny hair like structures.

8. A serious infection of the female reproductive organs that can lead to infertility or an ectopic pregnancy.

9. Your body's third line of defense.

10.Nonitchy skin rash often appears on the hands and feet

11. Men-burning sensation when urinating, or a white, yellow, or green discharge from the penis that usually appears 1 to 14 days after infection.

A. Symptoms of syphilis

B. Symptoms of genital herpes

C. Symptoms of gonorrhea

D. Symptoms of HIV

12. Inflammation of the lining of the urethra.

A. HIV

B. urethritis

C. AIDS

D. Vaginitis

13. Spread by contact with infected person through coughing & sneezing

A. Bacteria

B. Bird Flu (Avian influenza H5N1

C. Influenza

D. Rubella

14. Ingestion of contaminated food or water

A. Bacteria

B. West Nile Virus

C. Hepatitis A

D. Malaria

15. The part of the body that provides a physical defense against infectious disease is the...

A. Immune system

B. Liver

C. Skin

D. Lymphatic system

16. What are three ways you can protect yourself from infectious diseases? (3pts)

17. The "silent" disease is another name for __________.

18. What are four ways that a disease can emerge? (4pts)

19. Explain how practicing abstinence, avoiding drugs, and your choices of friends can help you avoid STIs. List at minimum of two points for each. (6pts)