Communicable Disease 3 - Bacteria

• What do most people associate bacteria with?

  Disease
• What is the role of most bacteria in relation to humans?

  They help us, not harm us
• How many bacteria are in our intestines?

  Trillions
• What do bacteria help us do in our intestines?

  Break down our food
• What type of organisms are bacteria?

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

  About 100 times smaller
• Why do bacteria replicate rapidly in our bodies?

  Due to a good food supply
• What do some bacteria produce that can make us feel ill?

  Toxins
• What disease does Salmonella bacteria cause?

  Food poisoning
• How can we catch Salmonella bacteria?

  From contaminated food
• What is the most common food source for Salmonella infection?

  Chicken
• What vaccination is required for chickens in the UK?

  Vaccination against Salmonella
• What are the common symptoms of Salmonella infection?

  Fever, stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea
• Why do symptoms of Salmonella make sense?

  It affects the intestines
• How long does Salmonella infection generally last?

  About a week
• What should people do if they catch Salmonella?

  Stay well hydrated
• What is another bacterial disease mentioned in the material?

  Gonorrhea
• 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 are the treatment options for Gonorrhea?

  • Common antibiotic: Penicillin
  • Increasing resistance requires rarer antibiotics
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