Bacterial Diseases and Preventing Disease Flashcards
Infection and Response (13 cards)
What type of bacteria causes food poisoning?
Salmonella
Salmonella is known for causing foodborne illnesses.
What are common symptoms of Salmonella infection?
Fever, stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea
These symptoms result from the toxins produced by the bacteria.
How can a person contract Salmonella food poisoning?
By eating food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria
Examples include eating undercooked chicken or food prepared in unhygienic conditions.
What preventive measure is taken in the UK to control Salmonella spread in poultry?
Vaccination
Most poultry, like chickens and turkeys, are vaccinated against Salmonella.
What is Gonorrhoea?
A sexually transmitted disease (STD)
Gonorrhoea is caused by bacteria.
How are STDs, including Gonorrhoea, transmitted?
By sexual contact
Unprotected sex is a common method of transmission.
What symptom is commonly associated with Gonorrhoea?
Pain during urination
Another symptom is a thick yellow or green discharge.
What was the original treatment for Gonorrhoea?
Penicillin
Resistance to penicillin has made treatment more complicated.
What methods can prevent the spread of Gonorrhoea?
Antibiotics and barrier methods of contraception
Examples of barrier methods include condoms.
What hygiene practice can help prevent the spread of disease?
Washing hands thoroughly
This should be done before preparing food and after sneezing.
What is one way to stop disease vectors from spreading disease?
Destroying vectors
This can involve using insecticides or destroying their habitats.
What is the benefit of isolating infected individuals?
It prevents them from passing the disease to others
Isolation is a key strategy in controlling communicable diseases.
What does vaccination do in the context of communicable diseases?
Reduces the likelihood of infection and transmission
Vaccinated individuals are less likely to develop infections.
