Infection & Response (Section 2)

Question 1

Bacterial pathogens are…

Answer 1

Bacterial pathogens are cells that can infect plants and animals causing diseases

Question 2

True or False? All bacteria are harmful

Answer 2

False
- there is bacteria on the skin which fights harmful pathogens
- there is bacteria in the large intestine which digests substances that we can’t in food

Question 3

What do bacteria pathogens produce?

Answer 3

Bacteria pathogens produce toxins which cause damage to cells and tissues directly

Question 4

What is salmonella?

Answer 4

Salmonelle is food poisoning which is spread by bacteria ingested in food, or on food prepared in unhygienic conditions

Question 5

Where is salmonella usually found in animals?

Answer 5

In the gut

Question 6

How is salmonella spread?

Answer 6

• Contaminated food which has not been cooked properly

• Found in eggs and egg products that are not cooked (such as mayonnaise)

Question 7

What are the symptoms of salmonella?

Answer 7

• Infection starting between 8-72 hours of eating infected food

• Bacteria secretes toxins that cause the body to react with FEVER, VOMITING, CRAMPS, DIARRHOEA

Question 8

How is salmonella prevented?

Answer 8

• Chickens are vaccinated against salmonella

• Proper hygiene in the kitchen

• Washing surfaces and hands before & after handling raw meat (especially chicken)

Question 9

What is gonorrhoea?

Answer 9

Gonorrhoea is a STD

Question 10

How is gonorrhoea spread?

Answer 10

Gonorrhoea is spread by unprotected sexual contact

Question 11

What are the symptoms of Gonorrhoea?

Answer 11

• Thick yellow or green discharge
• Pain when urinating
• Can be asymptomatic
• Infertility & Pelvic pain
• Babies can be born with eye infections or blindness

Question 12

How is Gonorrhoea prevented?

Answer 12

• Gonorrhoea can be prevented by using barrier methods such as the condom

• Gonorrhoea can be treated with antibiotics