Biology 3.1.3 Flashcards

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1
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Define ‘Pathogen’:

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A foreign Substance that enters your Body.

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2
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What type of Infection is Salmonella?

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Bacterial Infection.

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What are the main Symptoms of Salmonella? (4)

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-Fever.
-Abdominal Cramps.
-Vomiting.
-Diarrhoea.

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4
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How does Salmonella Spread? (1)

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Contaminated food that has not been cooked properly.

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How can you Prevent Salmonella? (3)

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-Chickens in the UK are Vaccinated against Salmonella.

-Hygiene in Kitchen- clean & cook properly.

-Wash surfaces and hands.

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What type of Infection is Gonorrhoea?

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Bacterial Infection.

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HIV and Gonorrhoea are examples of…

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Sexually Transmitted Disease, STD.

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What are the main Symptoms of Gonorrhoea? (2)

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-Thick, yellow-green, Discharge from Penis/Vagina, & pain when Urinating.

-Babies born to Infected Women can get Eye Infections, & be born Blind.

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How can you Prevent Gonorrhoea? (2)

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-Contraception (eg Condom).

-Checking partner before Sex.

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How can you Treat Gonorrhoea? (1)

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Antibiotics.

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11
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What can be used to Treat Bacterial Infections?

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Antibiotics.

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Why is it becoming increasingly more difficult to Treat Bacterial Infections using Antibiotics?

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Because Bacteria can Mutate, new, Resistant, strains emerge constantly.

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