Infectious+Diseases+-+Treatment+and+Prevention

=__Infectious Diseases__=

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Now that you have had an introduction to Infectious Diseases, it's time for a lesson!



Note: All terms in the presentation in red font are defined in the resource guide's glossary (see side bar navigation)

Test you Knowledge with this quiz:

Check your answers here:

Time to apply that knowledge!

At these links you can find information on a variety of different infectious diseases **[] ** **[] **

Can't find what your looking for? Search for any infectious disease using this online Journal **[] **

Have Questions? This website has a great Q&A and FAQ section **[] **

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 * // Using the links provided above, categorize the infectious diseases given into the categories Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and Parasites. //**

Compare the size of Bacteria, viruses, and many other cell types by scrolling across the screen at this link. **[]** = = =**// HIV Simulation activity //**=


 * // When you click on the link below you will be directed to a "prezi" presentation. Use the forward arrow to navigate through the lab simulation. When you complete the presentation there will be a link to return to this page. At that time you can complete the follow up questions below. //**

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Follow up questions: - What have you learned from the lab simulation? - How many classmates did you exchange bodily fluids with? What activity does this represent? - Did you become infected with HIV? - Do you think the number of partners you exchanged bodily fluids is related to whether or not you get infected? - How many "sexual partners" must you have in order to become infected with HIV? - Why was it so important that you didn't put your dropper into your partner's vial? - How can HIV infection be avoided?

=** Case Study Activity **=
 * Below there are four word documents. Each document contains a case of a patient with an illness. You job is you diagnose their illness. Use the Health Canada website below to help you find the infectious diseases the patients are ill with. For each case study there are a few questions to answer afterward. **
 * Good luck Doctor! **


 * Health Canada Infectious Diseases: []**









Check your diagnoses with the attachment below: