Bacterial diseases

• Where is Salmonella commonly found?

  In the guts of animals
• What are common sources of Salmonella contamination?

  Eggs and raw meat
• How does Salmonella spread?

  When undercooked meat is eaten
• Under what conditions does Salmonella transmission increase?

  When food is prepared in unhygienic conditions
• What are the symptoms of Salmonella infection?

  Fever, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhoea
• How can Salmonella infections be prevented in the UK?

  Poultry are vaccinated against Salmonella
• What is another method to prevent Salmonella infections?

  Practicing good hygiene
• What type of disease is Gonorrhoea?

  A sexually transmitted disease
• How is Gonorrhoea transmitted?

  Through sexual contact with an infected individual
• What are the symptoms of Gonorrhoea?

  Thick yellow-green discharge from the penis or vagina and painful urination
• What is a common treatment for Gonorrhoea?

  Antibiotics like penicillin
• What is a concern regarding Gonorrhoea treatment?

  Some strains are resistant to antibiotics
• What are the key prevention methods for Salmonella and Gonorrhoea?

  • Salmonella:
  • Vaccination of poultry
  • Good hygiene practices
  • Gonorrhoea:
  • Use of antibiotics
  • Safe sexual practices