bacterial diseases and preventing diseases Flashcards
What type of bacteria causes food poisoning known as Salmonella?
Salmonella
Salmonella is commonly found in contaminated food, especially poultry.
What are the symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning?
- Fever
- Stomach cramps
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
These symptoms are caused by toxins produced by the bacteria.
How can Salmonella food poisoning be contracted?
By eating contaminated food
Examples include eating undercooked chicken or food prepared in unhygienic conditions.
What preventive measure is taken for poultry in the UK against Salmonella?
Vaccination
Most poultry in the UK is vaccinated to control the spread of Salmonella.
What type of disease is Gonorrhoea?
Sexually transmitted disease (STD)
Gonorrhoea is specifically caused by bacteria.
How is Gonorrhoea transmitted?
By sexual contact
Unprotected sex is a common way to transmit STDs.
What are common symptoms of Gonorrhoea?
- Pain when urinating
- Thick yellow or green discharge
Symptoms can vary between individuals.
What was the original treatment for Gonorrhoea?
Penicillin
Resistance to penicillin has made treatment more challenging.
What methods can help prevent the spread of Gonorrhoea?
- Antibiotic treatment
- Barrier methods of contraception (e.g., condoms)
These methods reduce the risk of transmission.
What hygiene measures can help prevent the spread of disease?
Washing hands thoroughly
Proper hygiene before preparing food or after sneezing is crucial.
How can disease vectors be controlled?
- Using insecticides
- Destroying their habitat
This prevents vectors, like insects, from breeding.
What is one way to prevent infected individuals from spreading disease?
Isolating infected individuals
Isolation helps to contain communicable diseases.
What is the purpose of vaccination in disease prevention?
To reduce infection and transmission
Vaccination helps both individuals and the community by preventing outbreaks.
What type of bacteria causes food poisoning known as Salmonella?
Salmonella
Salmonella is commonly found in contaminated food, especially poultry.
What are the symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning?
- Fever
- Stomach cramps
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
These symptoms are caused by toxins produced by the bacteria.
How can Salmonella food poisoning be contracted?
By eating contaminated food
Examples include eating undercooked chicken or food prepared in unhygienic conditions.
What preventive measure is taken for poultry in the UK against Salmonella?
Vaccination
Most poultry in the UK is vaccinated to control the spread of Salmonella.
What type of disease is Gonorrhoea?
Sexually transmitted disease (STD)
Gonorrhoea is specifically caused by bacteria.
How is Gonorrhoea transmitted?
By sexual contact
Unprotected sex is a common way to transmit STDs.
What are common symptoms of Gonorrhoea?
- Pain when urinating
- Thick yellow or green discharge
Symptoms can vary between individuals.
What was the original treatment for Gonorrhoea?
Penicillin
Resistance to penicillin has made treatment more challenging.
What methods can help prevent the spread of Gonorrhoea?
- Antibiotic treatment
- Barrier methods of contraception (e.g., condoms)
These methods reduce the risk of transmission.
What hygiene measures can help prevent the spread of disease?
Washing hands thoroughly
Proper hygiene before preparing food or after sneezing is crucial.
How can disease vectors be controlled?
- Using insecticides
- Destroying their habitat
This prevents vectors, like insects, from breeding.
