bacterial diseases Flashcards
1
Q
what is bacteria?
A
-produce toxins, divide rapidly by splitting in 2
2
Q
name 2 bacterial infections
A
- gonorrhoea and salmonella
3
Q
what is salmonellosis caused by?
A
- foodborne, infection of salmonella bacteria
- spread through consumption of contaminated food (cross contamination)
4
Q
what are symptoms of salmonellosis?
A
- vomitting, fever, cramping, nausea and diarrhoea
5
Q
how do you treat salmonellosis?
A
-antibiotics
6
Q
how is salmonellosis prevented?
A
- cooking food thoroughly
- clean cooking surfaces
7
Q
what is gonnorhea?
A
- STD
8
Q
what are symptoms of gonorrhoea?
A
- painful urination, cloudy discharge
9
Q
how is gonorrhoea treated?
A
- antibiotics
-urine sample for further examination
10
Q
how Is gonorrhoea prevented?
A
-abstaining from sex
