Infectious Diseases Crossword

Also known as communicable diseases
Very small organisms
Viruses that cause disease are called this
Simple, single-celled microorganisms
Some bacteria injure cells by giving off poisons called
The smallest type of pathogen
Organisms such as yeasts, molds, and mushrooms are known as
Single-called organisms that are much larger and more complex than bacteria are known as
The openings into your body, such as your mouth, eyes, and nose, are covered by protective linings called
Your body’s second line of defense
Blood, other fluids, and white blood cells are called
Your body's third line of defense
White blood cells are called
Your body's ability to destroy pathogens
T lymphocytes are also called
B lymphocytes are also called
Proteins that attach to the surface of pathogens or to the toxin produced by pathogens.
A network of vessels that collects fluid from your tissues and returns it to the blood stream.
Injections, which cause you to become immune to the disease are called
The substance that is injected from a vaccination is called a
If you have a disease the doctor may treat you with a
An unusually high occurrence of a disease in a certain place during a certain time period
Epidemics are normally caused by these types of diseases