bacterial diseases

• What do most bacteria not have anything to do with?


  Humans
• How do most bacteria help humans?

  They help break down food in intestines
• What are bacteria classified as?

  Single-celled organisms
• How much smaller are bacteria compared to human cells?

  About 100 times smaller
• What can bacteria produce that makes us feel ill?

  Toxins that damage cells and tissues
• 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 regarding salmonella?

  Most chickens must be vaccinated
• What symptoms are likely if you catch salmonella?

  Fever, stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea
• How long does salmonella typically last?

  Generally passes within 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 two categories to consider for any disease?

  Prevention and treatment
• 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?

  Many strains are resistant to penicillin
• What is the trend in gonorrhea treatment?

  Using rarer and more expensive antibiotics
• What are the key bacterial diseases discussed in the material?

  • Salmonella: causes food poisoning
  • Gonorrhea: a sexually transmitted disease (STD)
• What are the general effects of bacterial toxins on the human body?

  • Damage cells and tissues
  • Cause illness and discomfort