Bacterial Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
How is salmonella spread?
A
By bacteria ingested in food or by food preparation in unhygienic conditions.
2
Q
How is gonorrhoea spread?
A
By sexual contact from a bacterium.
3
Q
List two symptoms of salmonella.
A
Fever
Abdominal cramps
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
4
Q
List two symptoms of gonorrhoea.
A
Thick yellow or green discharge (fluid) from the vagina or penis.
Pain from urinating
5
Q
How is salmonella treated?
A
Poultry are vaccinated against salmonella to control the spread.
6
Q
How is gonorrhoea treated?
A
Treatment of antibiotics (penicillin).
Using a barrier method of contraception such as a condom.
