6.3 Development of Disease and Infection

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Make a prediction based on your prior knowledge. Do you think that all viruses can be cured?

If you think yes, then how? If you think no, then why not?

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Based on the structure, how do you predict that this shaped virus would function?

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Based on the structure, how do you predict that this shaped virus would function?

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Based on the structure, how do you predict that this shaped virus would function?

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Based on the structure, how do you predict that this shaped virus would function?

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Read the definitions of the vocab words A-D on the pages above. Then decide where on the infection arc that the pathogen will use this technique to infect.

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What do you predict happens to the pathogen if it can not reproduce? What are the consequences?

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Choose 2 of the viruses below. Research the technique that they take to attack and overcome the immune system. Videos often provide great graphics and simplified explanations!

a. Streptococcus pneumoniae
b. Trypanosoma brucei
c. Herpes simplex virus
d. Varicella zoster virus (chickenpox)
e. Epstein-Barr virus
f. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
g. Listeria monocytogenes

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Exit Ticket:
Can all viruses can be cured? Why or why not?