Major functions of the Lymphatic & Immune systems (include BOTH)

• Purpose and examples of First, Second and Third line of defense

• Innate(natural) immune defenses and Adaptive(acquired) immune defenses

Pertussis: respiratory infection caused by bacteria; risks: airborne, infections, weak immune system; symptoms: wheezing, apnea, colored fingertips; treatment: erythromycin, clarithromycin, trimethoprim

Meningitis: infection/inflammation of the fluid & surrounding membranes of the brain and spinal cord: risks: fungi, age, cranial impact; symptoms: headache, fever, sensitivity to light; treatment: cancer-related meningitis requires therapy, antibiotics, anti-bacterial / fungal / viral drugs

Measles: a childhood infection caused by a virus; risks: coughing/sneezing, children, enveloped RNA virus: symptoms: cough, high fever, red watery eyes: treatment: no medicine, antibiotics, drink lots of fluid

Poliomyelitis: a highly infectious viral disease that largely affects children under 5; risks: poliovirus, sneezing/coughing; contact w? feces of an infected individual; symptoms: sore throat, fatigue, meningitis; treatment: no cure, physical therapy, occupational therapy

Rubella: a contagious disease caused by a virus; risks: liver or spleen damage; heart problems, contact w/ infected; symptoms: headache, runny nose, general discomfort; treatment: no medicine, bed rest, acetaminophen for fever

Pinworm Infection: parasitic worms that live in anal cavity of an infected person; risks: improper hygiene, consuming pinworm eggs, enterobius vermicularis; symptoms: weight loss, loss of appetite, restlessness; treatment: over the counter medication, pyrantel pamoate, mebendazole

Tetanus: a serious bacterial infection that causes painful muscle spasms & can lead to death; risks: clostridium tetani, direct transfer, infected umbilical cord; symptoms: high blood pressure, drooling, stiff muscle; treatment: supportive care, medication, medical procedure

Toxoplasmosis: infections caused by a single-celled parasite that can persist unactivated for a long period; risks: immunocompromised individuals, newly infected pregnant women; symptoms: fever, inflammation, usually asymptomatic; treatment: antiparasitic medication, antibiotics, folinic acid

Tuberculosis: an airborne pathogen that attacks the lungs; risks: coughing / speaking, weakened immune system, contact w/ infected people; symptoms: chest pain, weight loss, chills; treatment: antibiotics, vaccines, RIPE TB program

Chicken Pox: highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus; risks: infants, pregnancy, low immune system; symptoms: itchy rash, loss of appetite, fever; treatment: acetaminophen, calamine lotion, hydration