(T4.3, L3) Bacterical diseases

Question 1

What way is salmonella (food-poisoning) spread?

Answer 1

Through food contaminated with bacteria.

Question 2

4 symptoms of salmonella:

Answer 2

Fever, stomach cramps, diarrhoea and vomiting.

Question 3

What is the treatment for salmonella? (2)

Answer 3

Can be treated at home and usually dissolved within 3-5 days by staying hydrated and resting. In severe cases you may need an IV drip.

Question 4

4 ways you can prevent salmonella:

Answer 4

1. Properly cooking foods
2. Washing your hand/fruits/vegetables
3. Not cross-contaminating between food groups
4. Keeping raw meats at the bottom of the fridge

Question 5

What are the 2 ways Gonorrhoea is spread?

Answer 5

Through unprotected sex and childbirth.

Question 6

4 symptoms of Gonorrhoea:

Answer 6

1. Thick yellow discharge
2. Infected penis, vagina, anus, throat etc.
3. Pain urinating
4. Female abdominal pain

Question 7

What is the treatment for Gonorrhoea?

Answer 7

A cocktail of antibiotics (oral/injections).

Question 8

How is Gonorrhoea prevented? (2)

Answer 8

Condoms (safe sex) and getting screened before sexual contact.

Question 9

3 facts about Gonorrhoea:

Answer 9

Second most common STI after chlamydia, can lead to infertility and increases risk of HIV.

Question 10

Viruses: (3)

Answer 10

Pathogens: HIV, influenza and Herpes.

Question 11

Bacteria: (3)

Answer 11

Pathogens: Gonorrhoea and salmonella.
Non-pathogens: E-coli.

Question 12

Fungi: (3)

Answer 12

Pathogens: Thrush and athletes foot.
Non-pathogens: Bakers yeast.