Diseases caused by Microbes in Humans

1. What
a.
b.
c.

is a microbe?
Microbes are single-cell organisms so tiny that millions can fit into the eye of a needle.
They are the oldest form of life on earth.
Without microbes, we couldnt eat or breathe.

2.

Where do they exist?

a.
b.

Microbes are in the air we breathe, the ground we walk on, the food we eatthey're even inside us!
We cant digest food without them, plants cant grow, and garbage wouldn't decay.

c.

Without these invisible companions, our planet wouldn't survive.

3.

What are the disease cause by these microorganism?

a. Common Cold
b. Chicken Pox
c. Measles
d. Tuberculosis

Common Cold:
o Information.

Sore throat and runny nose are usually the first signs of a cold, followed by coughing
and sneezing.
o Mode of Nutrition

Home treatment for the common cold includes getting rest and drinking plenty of
fluids.
o Preventive Measures

Wash your hands often with soap and water.

Stay away from people who are sick.

Chicken Pox:
o Information.

An infectious disease causing a mild fever and a rash of itchy inflamed blisters.

Chickenpox usually appears first on the abdomen or back and face, and then spreads
to almost everywhere part on the body.
o Mode of Nutrition

Salty foods must be avoided

Any fruits rich in immune-boosting vitamin C.

Fatty Foods must be avoided.

Drink lot of fresh juices to increase immunity.

o Preventive Measures

Kids can be protected by getting the vaccine, which greatly reduces their chances of
getting chickenpox.
Measles:
o Information.

Measles starts with fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and sore throat.

Its followed by a rash that spreads over the body.

Measles is an airborne disease which spreads easily through

the coughs and sneezes of those infected.
o Mode of Nutrition

Oral rehydration solution (slightly sweet and salty fluids), healthy food, and
medications to control the fever will improve.

Preventive Measures

The measles vaccine is effective at preventing the disease

Antibiotics may be used if a secondary bacterial infection such as pneumonia occurs.

Tuberculosis:
o Information.
o

TB is a disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

The bacteria usually attack the lungs.

If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal.

Mode of Nutrition

Energy needs of TB patients are increased because of the disease itself.

The protein intake of the diet is important to prevent the wasting of body stores
Preventive Measures

Avoid close contact or prolonged time with known TB patients in crowded, enclosed
environments.

Annual testing may be crecommended for those who anticipate repeated or

prolonged exposure.