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Level 1
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Subject: Common Communicable Diseases
HOMEWORK
Directions: Answer using complete sentences! Use the information you have been given to answer questions
about: Common Communicable Diseases
about: Common Communicable Diseases
Some examples of common communicable diseases are colds, the flu, and strep throat. Tuberculosis and
mononucleosis are also communicable diseases. Both colds and the flu are caused by viruses. But, they have
different symptoms. The symptoms of a cold are runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, and coughing. You can have
some of these symptoms with the flu. You may also have headaches, muscle aches, and a fever. There are no
medications that can cure the common cold or the flu, but you can take medication to treat the symptoms.
mononucleosis are also communicable diseases. Both colds and the flu are caused by viruses. But, they have
different symptoms. The symptoms of a cold are runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, and coughing. You can have
some of these symptoms with the flu. You may also have headaches, muscle aches, and a fever. There are no
medications that can cure the common cold or the flu, but you can take medication to treat the symptoms.
1. What are some examples of common communicable diseases?
2. What are two other examples of communicable diseases?
3. What is the cause of both colds and the flu?
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Level 2
Name:
Date:
Subject: Common Communicable Diseases
HOMEWORK
Directions: Answer using complete sentences! Use the information you have been given to answer
questions about: Common Communicable Diseases
questions about: Common Communicable Diseases
Some examples of common communicable diseases are colds, the flu, and strep throat. Tuberculosis and
mononucleosis are also communicable diseases. Both colds and the flu are caused by viruses. But, they have
different symptoms. The symptoms of a cold are runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, and coughing. You can have
some of these symptoms with the flu. You may also have headaches, muscle aches, and a fever. There are no
medications that can cure the common cold or the flu, but you can take medication to treat the symptoms. The
viruses that cause colds and flu can travel through the air on droplets. The virus is spread when people cough
and sneeze without covering their nose and mouth. Tuberculosis, strep throat, and mononucleosis are examples
of other communicable diseases. Each of these diseases is caused by bacteria.
mononucleosis are also communicable diseases. Both colds and the flu are caused by viruses. But, they have
different symptoms. The symptoms of a cold are runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, and coughing. You can have
some of these symptoms with the flu. You may also have headaches, muscle aches, and a fever. There are no
medications that can cure the common cold or the flu, but you can take medication to treat the symptoms. The
viruses that cause colds and flu can travel through the air on droplets. The virus is spread when people cough
and sneeze without covering their nose and mouth. Tuberculosis, strep throat, and mononucleosis are examples
of other communicable diseases. Each of these diseases is caused by bacteria.
1. What are some examples of common communicable diseases, and what are two other
communicable diseases?
communicable diseases?
2. What are colds and the flu caused by and do they have the same symptoms?
3. What are the symptoms of a cold, and what are the symptoms of the flu?
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Level 3
Name:
Date:
Subject: Common Communicable Diseases
HOMEWORK
Directions: Answer using complete sentences! Use the information you have been given to answer questions
about: Common Communicable Diseases
about: Common Communicable Diseases
Some examples of common communicable diseases are colds, the flu, and strep throat. Tuberculosis and
mononucleosis are also communicable diseases. Both colds and the flu are caused by viruses. But, they have
different symptoms. The symptoms of a cold are runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, and coughing. You can
have some of these symptoms with the flu. You may also have headaches, muscle aches, and a fever. There
are no medications that can cure the common cold or the flu, but you can take medication to treat the
symptoms. The viruses that cause colds and flu can travel through the air on droplets. The virus is spread when
people cough and sneeze without covering their nose and mouth. Tuberculosis, strep throat, and
mononucleosis are examples of other communicable diseases. Each of these diseases is caused by bacteria.
Tuberculosis is a disease that affects the lungs. Strep throat is a more common form of communicable
diseases. This disease usually causes a sore throat and a fever. Mononucleosis is a disease that affects
the white blood cells. It is passed by direct contact with an infected person’s saliva.
mononucleosis are also communicable diseases. Both colds and the flu are caused by viruses. But, they have
different symptoms. The symptoms of a cold are runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, and coughing. You can
have some of these symptoms with the flu. You may also have headaches, muscle aches, and a fever. There
are no medications that can cure the common cold or the flu, but you can take medication to treat the
symptoms. The viruses that cause colds and flu can travel through the air on droplets. The virus is spread when
people cough and sneeze without covering their nose and mouth. Tuberculosis, strep throat, and
mononucleosis are examples of other communicable diseases. Each of these diseases is caused by bacteria.
Tuberculosis is a disease that affects the lungs. Strep throat is a more common form of communicable
diseases. This disease usually causes a sore throat and a fever. Mononucleosis is a disease that affects
the white blood cells. It is passed by direct contact with an infected person’s saliva.
1. Give some examples of common communicable diseases, other communicable diseases,
and explain what colds and the flu are caused by.
and explain what colds and the flu are caused by.
2. Explain the difference between the symptoms for a cold and symptoms for the flu.
3. What medication can a person take to cure the common cold or the flu, and can either be treated?
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