| A | B |
| infectious disease | caused by microorganisms |
| germ theory | a concept that specific microorganisms cause specific diseases |
| convalescent | the stage in illness where symptoms fade |
| clinical stage | the stage in illness where signs and symptoms show |
| incubation period | the time when the pathogen enters the body |
| examples of miscroorganisms | bacteria, virus, fungi and parasites |
| exampes of fungi | mushrooms, mold and yeast |
| parasites | miscroorganisms like Protozoa and worms |
| Can viruses reproduce or grown on their own | No |
| Signs | evidence of disease that can be outwardly observed |
| Salmonella | bacteria that make toxins in the intestine |
| Is a toxin a poisonous substance | Yes |
| This microorganism CANNOT reproduce of grow on their own. | Viruses |
| These microorganisms CAN grown on there own. | Bacteria Fungi, Parasites |