Bacterial Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What are the symptoms of salmonella?
A
fever, vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhoea
2
Q
What food is salmonella found in?
A
eggs, poultry, raw meat, egg products
3
Q
How might someone get salmonella?
A
eating undercooked food
eating food prepared in unhygienic condition
4
Q
How can we prevent the spread of salmonella food poisoning?
A
- poultry are vaccinated against salmonella in the UK
- keeping raw chicken away from undercooked food
- avoid washing raw chicken
- wash hands and surfaces well
- cook chicken thoroughly
5
Q
What causes the symptoms of salmonella food poisoning?
A
bacteria and the toxins they secrete
6
Q
How do antibiotics cause bacterial infections?
A
kill bacteria and stop them from growing and cure bacterial diseases
