Understanding Germs - Types and Prevention

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Where do germs live?

Germs live everywhere. You can find germs (microbes) in the air; on food, plants and animals; in the soil and water — and on just about every other surface, including your body. Most germs won't harm you. Your immune system protects you against infectious agents.

How many types of germs are there?

Germs are found all over the world, in all kinds of places. They can invade plants, animals, and people, and sometimes they can make us sick. The four major types of germs are: Bacteria (say: bak-TEER-ee-uh): These tiny, one-celled creatures get nutrients from their environments in order to live. In some cases that environment is a human body.

Can germs cause disease?

But germs are tiny organisms, or living things, that can cause disease. Germs are so small and sneaky that they creep into our bodies without being noticed. In fact, germs are so tiny that you need to use a microscope to see them. When they get in our bodies, we don't know what hit us until we have symptoms that say we've been attacked!

What are germs & why are they important?

What Are Germs? Some kids may think that germs are bugs or other gross stuff. But germs are tiny organisms, or living things, that can cause disease. Germs are so small and sneaky that they creep into our bodies without being noticed. In fact, germs are so tiny that you need to use a microscope to see them.

What Is Germs

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Germs Information

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4. https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/reports/clinical%20guidelines/ch55c-what-causes-infections.pdf