B3- Bacterial Disease And Preventing Disease Flashcards
What type of bacteria causes food poisoning?
Salmonella
Salmonella can be found in contaminated food, especially poultry.
List symptoms caused by Salmonella food poisoning.
- Fever
- Stomach cramps
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
These symptoms are due to toxins produced by the bacteria.
How can a person contract Salmonella food poisoning?
By eating contaminated food
This includes eating chicken infected while alive or food prepared in unhygienic conditions.
What measure is taken in the UK to control the spread of Salmonella in poultry?
Vaccination against Salmonella
Most poultry, like chickens and turkeys, are vaccinated.
What type of disease is gonorrhoea?
A sexually transmitted disease (STD)
Gonorrhoea is caused by bacteria.
How is gonorrhoea transmitted?
By sexual contact
Unprotected sex is a common way to transmit STDs.
What are common symptoms of gonorrhoea?
- Pain during urination
- Thick yellow or green discharge
Symptoms differ between individuals and may vary in severity.
What was the original treatment for gonorrhoea?
Penicillin
Resistance to penicillin has made treatment more challenging.
What methods can prevent the spread of gonorrhoea?
- Antibiotic treatment
- Barrier methods of contraception
Using condoms is one effective barrier method.
What hygiene practice can help prevent the spread of disease?
Washing hands thoroughly
Hand hygiene is crucial before food preparation and after sneezing.
What is a method to reduce disease vectors?
Destroying their habitat
Insects can be eliminated using insecticides or by destroying their breeding grounds.
What is the benefit of isolating infected individuals?
Prevents disease transmission
Isolation helps control outbreaks of communicable diseases.
How does vaccination help in disease prevention?
Prevents infection and transmission
Vaccinated individuals cannot develop the infection to spread it.
