Disease

How About the Disease.

Let’s examine the topic of disease – its transmission and defense mechanisms. Start with the activity above read listen and interact.

Microorganisms also known as Microbes are tiny living things that are too small to be seen without a microscope. These substances can be found everywhere including in the air water and soil as well as on our skin and inside our bodies. Although some microbes are harmless some can be harmful and cause disease. The pathogens are called pathogens.

There are various kinds of bacteria viruses fungi and parasites. Bacteria are single-celled organisms which live in a variety of environments and play important roles in many natural processes. Some bacteria can cause diseases and infections while others are used in medicine and food production. Fungus is another kind of microbe that is both harmful and helpful. Certain kinds of fungi are used to make food medicine and other products while others can cause infections and diseases such as athlete’s foot and syphilis. We can better protect ourselves from harmful pathogens By understanding the different types of microbes and how they can affect us.