Title: Compare treatment methods for diseases.
Course: Biological Applications in Agriculture (18308-I) > Section: Understanding the Health Principles of Biological Systems

Comparison should include

- types of infection and requisite treatment methods
  - bacterial infections (antibiotics)
  - viral infections (antivirals)
  - fungal infections (antifungals)
  - parasitic infections (anti-parasitic)
- additional treatment methods, such as
  - immunotherapy
  - chemotherapy
  - radiation therapy
  - vaccines
- treatment procedures
  - surgery
  - stem cell transplantation
  - blood transfusion.

Teacher Resource: American Veterinary Medical Association

Process/Skill Questions:

- What forms of treatment are available for sick and diseased plants and animals?
- Why are there withdrawal periods for certain treatments used on animals and animal products that will be used for food?
- Why are there restricted entry intervals (REI) for certain treatments used on plants that will be used for food?
- What are the similarities and differences between withdrawal periods and REI?
- What are the differences between traditional treatment methods and acceptable organic treatment methods?