bacterial diseases Flashcards
bacterial diseases
salmonella
gonorrhoea
what is salmonella?
a type of bacteria that causes food poisoning
symptoms of salmonella
fever
stomach cramps
vomiting
diarrhoea
how are the symptoms caused for salmonella?
by the toxins produced
how is salmonella spread?
food prepared in unhygienic conditions or eating animals that have caught the disease
where does salmonella live off?
guts of animals
how can we prevent the spread of salmonella?
-vaccinating animals intended for consumption
-keep raw meat away from cooked meat
-disinfect hands and surfaces after contact with raw meat
-thoroughly cook meat
symptoms of gonorrhoea
pain when urinating, thick green/yellow discharge from penis or vagina
how is gonorrhoea spread?
through sexual contact (unprotected)
what is gonorrhoea?
an STD
how can we prevent the spread of gonorrhoea?
-antibiotics
-use of condoms or other barrier contraception
why is it tricky to treat gonorrhoea with penicillin?
strains of gonorrhoea have become resistant to it
