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Health
Quarter 3 – Module 3:
Signs & Symptoms of Selected
Communicable Diseases
HEALTH– Grade 8
Quarter 3 – Module 3: Signs & Symptoms of Selected Communicable Diseases
First Edition, 2020

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Health
Quarter 3 – Module 3:
Signs & Symptoms of Selected
Communicable Diseases
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning at home. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and
assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own learning. Take
time to read, understand, and perform the different activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be reminded of the
following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone. We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn
Before we start, I would like to know how far you know about the Western
Music. Specifically, it seeks to achieve the learning competency the learner
discusses the signs, symptoms of common communicable diseases; H8DD-
IIIb-c-17.
And we will focus our learning objectives with the following:

1. Identify the signs & symptoms of selected communicable diseases;

2. Discuss the signs & symptoms of selected communicable diseases.

Are you ready? Let’s do this. Now, let us start learning about this module. See
you and good luck!

Let Us Try
CONNECT THE BOX

DIRECTION: Match column A with B. Draw a line to connect the box from the pictures
with the correct answer.
Column A Column B

1.1 Athlete’s
Foot

Influenza
2

3
Jock’s Itch
.

Chicken
4
Pox

5
. Tuberculosis
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Guide Questions:
1. Have you or anyone from your family experienced any of these
diseases?
_____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
2. How did you or your family member get the disease?
_____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

Let Us Study
Signs & Symptoms of Selected Communicable Diseases

1. Communicable Diseases are those that are transmissible from one host, person,
or animal, to another.
2. Each communicable disease has its own specific signs and symptoms. Generally
signs and symptoms common to a number of communicable diseases include as
fever, diarrhea, fatigue, muscles ache and coughing. These are the selected
communicable diseases and its signs and symptoms.

Name of Disease Definition Signs & Symptoms

Is a mild contagious viral Fever, poor appetite,
Hand, Foot and Mouth infection, common in young fatigue, sore throat, painful
Disease children. sores in the mouth, rashes
with vesicles on palms and
soles.
Is a common illness in Fever, fatigue, vesicles on
Chicken pox children; it is caused by the head, body and limbs.
varicella-zoster virus.
A highly contagious viral Fever, cough, sneeze,
Influenza infection affecting the runny nose, sore throat,
respiratory system muscle ache and fatigue.
Is a respiratory system High fever, runny nose,
Measles infection caused by cough, eye redness, skin
Morbillivirus and is also rash and eruption.
known as Rubeola disease.
Is an infectious bacterial Cough, chest pain,
Tuberculosis disease that commonly breathlessness, weight
affects the lungs. loss, and fatigue.

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 Inflammation of the stomach Abdominal pain, vomiting,
Gastroenteritis and intestines, typically diarrhea, poor appetite,
resulting from bacterial fatigue and fever.
toxins or viral infection and
causing vomiting and
diarrhea.

Is an infectious disease Most common

Coronavirus disease caused by a newly symptomsFever, dry
(COVID-19) discovered coronavirus. cough, tiredness.
Serious symptoms:
Difficulty breathing or
shortness of breath, chest
pain or pressure, loss of
speech or movement.

Let Us Practice
ACTIVITY: KNOW THE BOX
DIRECTION: Fill in the graphic organizer with information about the communicable
diseases by:
1. Give at least 2 or 3 selected communicable diseases.
2. Give at least 3 signs & symptoms of each selected communicable diseases.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Note: Create your own diagram on a separate sheet to answer the following
information, and you will be rated according to its content 5 points, presentation
5 points, creativity 3 points and neatness 2 points with the total of 15 points

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 Let Us Practice More
ACTIVITY: ARRANGE IT!!

DIRECTION: Arrange the letters scrambled in each item and write your answer
on the space provided.

1. OOANRC IURSV- is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered virus.

________________________________
2. AZNEULFNI- a highly contagious viral infection affecting the respiratory
system. ______________________________
3. SSLMAEE- is a respiratory system infection caused by morbillivirus and is also
known as Rubeola disease. ______________________
4. SITIRTENOSAG- inflammation of the stomach and intestines, typically
resulting from bacteria toxins or viral infection and causing vomiting and
diarrhea. _________________________________
5. IOUUESSBTRCL- is an infection bacterial disease that commonly affects the
lungs. ___________________________________

Let Us Remember

Signs & Symptoms of Selected Communicable Diseases

Ø Some of the common communicable diseases are the Hand, foot and mouth
disease, Chicken pox, Influenza, Measles, Gastroenteritis and Tuberculosis
and Covid-19.
Ø Generally signs and symptoms common to a number of communicable
diseases include as fever, diarrhea, fatigue, muscles ache and coughing.

Let Us Assess
DIRECTION: Encircle the letter of your answer

1. Which of the following communicable diseases is experiencing cough, chest pain,

breathlessness, weight loss, and fatigue?
A. Tuberculosis B. Influenza C. Measles D. Chicken pox

2. Which of the following serious symptoms of Covid-19?

A.Shortness of breath B. skin rushes C. fever D. fatigue

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3. Fever, dry cough, and tiredness are most common signs &symptomsof_____.
A. Measles B. Influenza C. Covid-19 D. Fever

4. Which of the following signs and symptoms of chicken pox?

A. chest pain B.Fatigue C. diarrhea D.vesicles on head

5. It is vary depending on the organism causing the infection, but often includes fever
and fatigue.
A. Signs& Symptoms B. Virus C. Fungi D. Bacteria

6. The pathogen that causes athlete’s foot

A. Fungus B. Parasite C. Protozoan D. Virus

7. Is a highly contagious viral infection affecting the respiratory system

A. Influenza B. Measles C. Tuberculosis D. Chicken pox

8. is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines, typically resulting from bacteria

toxins or viral infections and causing vomiting and diarrhea.
A. Tuberculosis B. Gastroenteritis C. Influenza D. Chicken pox

9. is an infection bacterial disease that commonly affects the lungs

A. Measles B. Influenza C. Tuberculosis D. Corona virus

10. is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered corona virus.

A. Covid- 19 B. Measles C. Tuberculosis D. Influenza

II- For 11-15 items:

DIRECTION: Read the questions carefully, choose and write the letter of the answer
on the space provided.

11-15: Signs and Symptoms of Selected Communicable Diseases

a. Shortness of breathing b. vesicles on head c. muscles ache & fatigue d.
cough & chest pain e. skin rash & eye redness f. fever & cough

______11. Corona virus

______12. Chicken pox
______13. Influenza
______14. Tuberculosis
______15. Measles

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 Let Us Enhance
How Well Do you Know the Nature of Diseases!

Read very carefully each statement about the nature of communicable diseases. You
will be guided in determining whether the statements are true or false by putting a
check (/) mark on the appropriate column.

Statement TRUE FALSE

1. Communicable diseases come from one infected
person to another
2. Generally signs and symptoms common to
number of communicable diseases include as
fever, diarrhea, fatigue, muscles ache and
coughing
3. Difficulty of breathing is one of the signs and
symptoms of Covid-19.
4. Vesicles on head is one of the signs and
symptoms of chicken pox
5. Organism like bacteria and viruses are all over the
environment

Let Us Reflect

Today you have learned about the signs and symptoms of selected
communicable diseases. It helps us to understand the different signs and symptoms
of each selected communicable diseases. Hopefully, it will guide you to be aware and
be careful of any diseases that we encounter especially today the we all experienced.
So, stay healthy and live healthy.
Congratulations! You have accomplished this module and you did a great job!
I hope you enjoy answering this module and continue this enthusiasm with the
following modules. See you! God Bless

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Answer Key

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