BIO 150 Final Exam: Disease of the Body Accurate 100%(RATED A+)

What type of disease is Measles? - ANSWER Measles is a microbial disease that affects the skin and produces a macular rash all over the body except palms and soles of feet. Etiological Agent, Port of Entry, Symptoms, and Prevention of Measles - ANSWER Etiological Agent: Virus Port of Entry: Airborne, Enters through Respiratory Tract Symptoms: Rash first appears on face and spreads to other parts of the body. Prevention: MMR Vaccine = Attenuated Vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Why is it difficult to achieve herd immunity for measles? - ANSWER It is difficult to achieve herd immunity since 95% of the population needs to be vaccinated. In addition, there has been an incorrect association between autism and the measles vaccine causing parents not to vaccinate their kids. Why is the MMR immunization not administered before 12 months of age? - ANSWER This vaccine is not given before this age because *some infants respond inadequately to the vaccine due to an immature immune system*. What type of disease is Rubella? - ANSWER Rubella is a microbial disease of the skin that causes a macular rash. Etiological Agent, Port of Entry, Symptoms, and Prevention of Rubella - ANSWER Etiological Agent: Virus Port of Entry: Airborne, Respiratory Tract Symptoms: Symptoms are milder and shorter than measles. *Causes birth defects if contracted in early stages of pregnancy*. Prevention: MMR Vaccine, Not recommended during pregnancy. What type of disease is Impetigo? - ANSWER Impetigo is a microbial disease of the skin that produces vesicles. Etiological Agent, Port of Entry, Symptoms, and Prevention of Impetigo - ANSWER