Germs

Germs

They are so tiny little living things are all around us.

Germs are so small they cannot be seen by our eyes but can be seen with microscope.

How germs spread?

-         When people are coughing or sneezing

-         When we contact with other who is sick

-         When we touching our nose ore eye, or mouth with dirty hands                

       How to be a germ stopper?

Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing

Cough or sneeze into a tissue, throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

Clean your hands with soap and water and do so every time you cough or sneeze.

Avoid touching your eye, nose, or mouth, germs spread that way.

Stay at home if you get sick and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

The four major types of germs are bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. They can invade plants, animals, and people, and sometimes they can make us sick. Bacteria (say: BAK-teer-ee-uh) are tiny, one-celled creatures that get nutrients from their environments in order to live.

How do you explain a virus to a child?

Viruses are very small particles that can infect animals and plants and make them sick. Viruses are made up of genetic materials like DNA and are protected by a coating of protein. Viruses hijack the cells of living organisms. They inject their genetic material right into the cell and take over.

Are germs good for you?

Germs May Be Good For You. A new study suggests that exposure to common germs during childhood may help fortify the immune system. Exposing kids to nasty germs might actually toughen them up to diseases as grown-ups, mounting research

How do germs enter the body?

When this happens, it is said to be contaminated or polluted. Food and water can be contaminated by disease-causing germs. Germs can get into the body through the mouth, nose, breaks in the skin, eyes and genitals (privates). Once disease-causing germs are inside the body they can stop it from working properly.

Do germs die?

Germs are bacteria, viruses, and other microbes that cause infections. Some pathogens die almost instantly outside the body, while others may persist for hours, days, or even centuries. ... Temperature, humidity, and the type of surface are the most important factors that affect how long germs survive.

How fast do germs spread?

They found the average sneeze or cough can send around 100,000 contagious germs into the air at speeds up to 100 miles per hour.

Virus "Life" Cycles

These are: 1) attachment; 2) penetration; 3) uncoating; 4) replication; 5) assembly; 6)release. As shown in , the virus must first attach itself to the host cell. This is usually accomplished through special glycoprotiens on the exterior of the capsid, envelope or tail.