bacteria Flashcards
what is gonorrhea
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacterium. It is a common infection, especially amongst people aged 15-24.
Gonorrhoea symptoms?
Gonorrhoea causes a burning pain when urinating and often forms a thick yellow or green discharge from an infected person’s penis or vagina. If untreated it can result in infertility.
gonorrhoea treatments?
Gonorrhoea is treated by antibiotics, though some scientists believe that these antibiotics may one day stop working.
gonorrhoea prevention methods
To prevent infection, people can abstain from having anal, oral or vaginal sex or use a barrier-type of contraception like a condom
waht is salmonella
salmonella is a genus of bacteria that causes food poisoning.
salmonella symptoms
This often means abdominal cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea
how to prevent salmonella
To prevent the spread of salmonella in the UK, all poultry are vaccinated against it. Cooking food thoroughly, after preparing it in hygienic conditions, is the best way to avoid illness.