Chapter 5 - Health And Disease - Bacterial Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Name two bacterial diseases
A
Gonorrhoea and salmonella
2
Q
What are the symptoms of gonorrhoea?
A
~ there are not always symptoms but:
~ unusual discharge from vagina or penis (thick green or yellow)
~ pain when peeing
~ bleeding between period
3
Q
How does gonorrhoea spread?
A
Through unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex
4
Q
How can gonorrhoea be prevented?
A
Contraception
5
Q
How can gonorrhoea be treated?
A
With antibiotics - 1 injection or 1 course
6
Q
What are the symptoms of salmonella?
A
~ diarrhoea ~ abdominal cramping ~ fever ~ nausea, vomiting ~ headache ~ muscle aches
7
Q
How does salmonella spread?
A
~ food and water - food poisoning - fecal matter
~ direct animal contact
~ fecal-oral route - manure - not washing hands properly
~ rarely from person-to-person
8
Q
How can salmonella be prevented?
A
~ avoid eating raw or barely cooked eggs ~ don’t eat raw or under-cooked beef, pork, or poultry ~ refrigerate food properly ~ wash hands well ~ clean kitchen surfaces
9
Q
How can salmonella be treated?
A
With antibiotics
