Bacterial disease

Cards (23)

  • What is a common misconception about bacteria?
    Most bacteria cause disease in humans
  • What role do most bacteria play in the human body?
    They help us digest food
  • Where are trillions of bacteria found in the human body?
    In the intestines
  • What is the focus of the video mentioned?
    Bad bacteria that infect humans
  • How do bacteria compare in size to human cells?
    About 100 times smaller
  • How do bacteria replicate in the human body?
    They replicate rapidly due to food supply
  • What do some bacteria produce that can make us feel ill?
    Toxins that damage cells and tissues
  • What disease is caused by salmonella bacteria?
    Food poisoning
  • How can salmonella be transmitted?
    Through contaminated food
  • What is the most common source of salmonella infection?
    Eating contaminated chicken
  • What vaccination requirement exists for chickens in the UK regarding salmonella?
    Most chickens must be vaccinated
  • What symptoms are associated with salmonella infection?
    Fever, stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea
  • How long does salmonella infection typically last?
    Generally passes within a week
  • What should someone do if they catch salmonella?
    Stay hydrated and rest
  • What type of disease is gonorrhea?
    A sexually transmitted disease (STD)
  • How is gonorrhea transmitted?
    Through sexual contact
  • What are the main symptoms of gonorrhea?
    Pain when urinating, thick discharge
  • What is the best prevention method for gonorrhea?
    Avoiding unsafe sex and using condoms
  • What was the common treatment for gonorrhea?
    Penicillin
  • Why is gonorrhea treatment becoming more complicated?
    Strains are becoming resistant to penicillin
  • What is the current trend in gonorrhea treatment?
    Using rarer, more expensive antibiotics
  • What are the key bacterial diseases discussed in the video?
    • Salmonella: causes food poisoning
    • Gonorrhea: a sexually transmitted disease (STD)
  • What are the differences in prevention and treatment for gonorrhea?
    Prevention:
    • Avoid unsafe sex
    • Use barrier methods like condoms

    Treatment:
    • Previously treated with penicillin
    • Now requires rarer, more expensive antibiotics