6. Miasma theory the belief that smelly gases from decaying matter gave rise to illness, and explained the epidemics ( the sudden widespread occurrence of something as a disease) that flared up in the filthy, stinking places inhabited by the poor.
7. Anton Van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) developed microscopes, he introduced the world to micro-organism and their role in disease, and prepared the way for the modern Germ theory
8. Alexander Fleming warned that the misuse of antibiotics could lead to a situation in which modern medicine would be unable to treat common infectious diseases.
24. 2 Contamination (n) The process by which a place , substance , etc . is affected by a substance that is dangerous or carries disease ( = pollution) Pathogens (n) A harmful micro- organism capable Of causing disease Swab(v) to clean something Using a piece of Soft material disinfectant = bactericide Susceptible (adj) Likely to be affected by something (=sensible) Spotless (adj) completely clean
25. Listening 1 A hygiene report Spillages (n) = poured out Matron (n) = Leader
34. SYNDROME Group Of Symptoms That Consistently Occur Together Or A Condition Characterized By A Set Of Associated Symptoms
35. impetigo Impetigo a very contagious infection of the skin; common in children; localized redness develops into small blisters that gradually crust and erode
44. A semisynthetic form of penicillin used against staphylococci that produce penicillinaseErythromycin /iˌriTHrəˈmīsin/Noun It is similar in its effects to penicillin
45. clindamycin used to treat infections with anaerobic bacteria but can also be used to treat someprotozoal diseases, such as malaria