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  • What do most bacteria not have anything to do with?
    Humans
  • How do most bacteria help humans?
    By aiding in digestion
  • 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
  • What type of organisms are bacteria?
    Single-celled organisms
  • How much smaller are bacteria compared to human cells?
    About 100 times smaller
  • How do bacteria replicate within our bodies?
    Rapidly due to food supply
  • What do bacteria produce that can make us feel ill?
    Toxins that damage cells
  • What disease is caused by salmonella bacteria?
    Food poisoning
  • How can salmonella be contracted?
    By eating contaminated food
  • What is the most common food associated with salmonella?
    Chicken
  • What is the vaccination requirement for chickens in the UK?
    Most must be vaccinated against salmonella
  • What symptoms are likely if you catch salmonella?
    Fever, stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea
  • Why do symptoms make sense in salmonella infection?
    It affects the intestines
  • How long does salmonella generally last?
    About a week
  • What should people do if they catch salmonella?
    Stay hydrated and have a sick pole
  • What type of disease is gonorrhea?
    Sexually transmitted disease (STD)
  • How is gonorrhea transmitted?
    Through sexual contact
  • What are the main symptoms of gonorrhea?
    Pain when urinating, thick discharge
  • What are the prevention methods for gonorrhea?
    • Avoid unsafe sex
    • Use barrier methods like condoms
  • What was the common treatment for gonorrhea?
    Penicillin antibiotic
  • Why is penicillin less effective against gonorrhea now?
    Many strains are resistant to it
  • What is being used to treat resistant gonorrhea strains?
    Rarer and more expensive antibiotics
  • What bacterial diseases were covered in the video?
    • Salmonella (food poisoning)
    • Gonorrhea (STD)