B6a Communicable (infectious) disease Flashcards
What is a pathogen?
A microorganism that causes infectious disease
Name two diseases caused by bacteria
Gonorrhoea
Salmonella
Give the symptoms of Gonorrhoea
Thick yellow or green discharge from vagina or penis
Pain on urination
How is Gonorrhoea treated?
Antibiotics eg penicillin
How can the spread of gonorrhoea be reduced?
Use barrier methods of contraception eg condom
Give the symptoms of salmonella
Fever
Abdominal cramps
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
How do bacteria make you ill?
Damage cells
Produce toxins
How can you get infected by salmonella?
Spread by bacteria in food, especially chicken
How can the spread of salmonella be reduced?
Cook food to a high temperature - kills bacteria
Good hygiene eg wash hands/surfaces before preparing food
Vaccinate poultry against salmonella
Give the common name for the disease caused by salmonella bacteria
Food poisoning
Name the type of pathogen that causes rose black spot
Fungi
What are the symptoms of rose black spot?
Purple or black spots on leaves
Leaves turn yellow and drop off
How is rose black spot spread from plant to plant?
Water
Wind
How can rose black spot be treated?
Fungicides - kill fungi
Remove and destroy affected leaves
Why does rose black spot affect the growth of a plant?
Reduces photosynthesis
As less chlorophyll in leaves
Reduces amount of glucose made
Reduces growth of plant