Biology 3.1.3 Flashcards
Define ‘Pathogen’:
A foreign Substance that enters your Body.
What type of Infection is Salmonella?
Bacterial Infection.
What are the main Symptoms of Salmonella? (4)
-Fever.
-Abdominal Cramps.
-Vomiting.
-Diarrhoea.
How does Salmonella Spread? (1)
Contaminated food that has not been cooked properly.
How can you Prevent Salmonella? (3)
-Chickens in the UK are Vaccinated against Salmonella.
-Hygiene in Kitchen- clean & cook properly.
-Wash surfaces and hands.
What type of Infection is Gonorrhoea?
Bacterial Infection.
HIV and Gonorrhoea are examples of…
Sexually Transmitted Disease, STD.
What are the main Symptoms of Gonorrhoea? (2)
-Thick, yellow-green, Discharge from Penis/Vagina, & pain when Urinating.
-Babies born to Infected Women can get Eye Infections, & be born Blind.
How can you Prevent Gonorrhoea? (2)
-Contraception (eg Condom).
-Checking partner before Sex.
How can you Treat Gonorrhoea? (1)
Antibiotics.
What can be used to Treat Bacterial Infections?
Antibiotics.
Why is it becoming increasingly more difficult to Treat Bacterial Infections using Antibiotics?
Because Bacteria can Mutate, new, Resistant, strains emerge constantly.
