Topic 3 - Infection and response ( 4. bacterial diseases and preventing disease ) Flashcards
1
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state bacterial diseases
A
salmonella food poisoning
gonorrhoea
2
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what is salmonella
A
salmonella is a type of bacteria. symptoms of salmonella are caused by the toxins the bacteria produce. most poultry in the Uk is given vaccinations to stop the spread of salmonella to humans.
3
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what is gonorrhoea
A
STDS are passed by sexual contact. if someone has gonorrhoea they will have pain when they urinate. symptoms also include thick yellow discharge from the penis or the vagina. treated with antibiotic penicillin to stop the spread people can use the right contraception.
4
Q
how to prevent the spread of diseases
A
being hygienic
destroying vectors
isolating isolated individuals
vaccination
