Communicable Disease 3 - Bacteria

Cards (5)

  • Are bacteria unicellular (made of a single cell) or multicellular (made of many cells)?
    Unicellular 
  • True or false? All bacteria cause disease.
    false
  • Bacteria release small proteins called _________. These can damage our cells and are responsible for many of the symptoms of bacterial diseases. 
    toxins
  • Gonorrhoea is an STD transmitted by sexual contact (such as unprotected sex).
    What are the symptoms of gonorrhoea?
    Yellow/green discharge from the vagina or penis 
    Pain when urinating 
  • What is the treatment for gonorrhoea?
    Antibiotics such as penicillin