| A | B |
|---|
| pneumonia | serious disease of the lungs |
| cure for pneumonia caused by bacteria | antibiotics |
| cure for pneumonia caused by viruses | no cure - just medicine to help with the symptoms |
| mononucleosis | virus that results in a high number of white blood cells in the body |
| treatment for mononucleosis | complete bed rest for 3-6 weeks |
| hepatitis | disease that involves an infection of the liver |
| Hepatitis A | caused by a virus; symptoms weak and tired and may have jaundice, has a vaccine |
| Hepatitis B | passed on by direct contact with an infected person; or using dirty needles; have a vaccine |
| Hepatitis B risks | may become a serious lifelong illness; can cause long term damage to liver; seems connected to liver cancer |
| Hepatitis C | passed on through blood - never share needles with a person; range on symptoms; no vaccine |
