Salmonella and Gonorrhoea

• What are the two bacterial diseases discussed in the video?

  Salmonella food poisoning and gonorrhea
• What is a pathogen?

  • A microorganism that causes an infectious disease
• Can bacteria be killed by antibiotics?

  Yes, unlike viruses, bacteria can be killed by antibiotics
• How is salmonella food poisoning spread?

  • By ingesting infected food
  • Often due to unhygienic food preparation
• What are the symptoms of salmonella food poisoning?

  Fever, abdominal cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea
• Why is the spread of salmonella controlled in the UK?

  Because all chicken are vaccinated against Salmonella
• What type of disease is gonorrhea?

  • A sexually transmitted disease (STD)
• What are the symptoms of gonorrhea?

  Thick yellow or green discharge and pain when urinating
• How was gonorrhea treated in the past?

  With the antibiotic penicillin
• What is a current challenge in treating gonorrhea?

  Antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria
• How can the spread of gonorrhea be prevented?

  • Use condoms during sexual intercourse
  • Get tested and treated if unprotected sex occurs
• What should people do if they have unprotected sex?

  They should be tested for gonorrhea