Bacterial Diseases (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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Why are bacterial diseases becoming an increasing concern?
Why are bacterial diseases becoming an increasing concern?
Rise in antibiotic-resistant strains
What causes the symptoms of Salmonella infection?
What causes the symptoms of Salmonella infection?
Toxins secreted by the bacteria
Which symptoms are caused by Salmonella infection?
Which symptoms are caused by Salmonella infection?
Fever, stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhoea
Where are Salmonella bacteria commonly found?
Where are Salmonella bacteria commonly found?
In guts of poultry and livestock
How can people contract Salmonella infection?
How can people contract Salmonella infection?
Eating raw or undercooked meat or eggs
How are poultry protected against Salmonella?
How are poultry protected against Salmonella?
They are vaccinated against Salmonella
Why should raw meat not be washed?
Why should raw meat not be washed?
To prevent spreading bacteria
How does cooking food thoroughly help prevent Salmonella?
How does cooking food thoroughly help prevent Salmonella?
It kills the bacteria
What type of infection is gonorrhoea?
What type of infection is gonorrhoea?
A sexually transmitted infection (STI)
What are the symptoms of gonorrhoea?
What are the symptoms of gonorrhoea?
Thick discharge and pain during urination
How is gonorrhoea spread?
How is gonorrhoea spread?
Through unprotected sexual contact
What barrier method helps prevent gonorrhoea?
What barrier method helps prevent gonorrhoea?
Condoms
Why is penicillin no longer commonly used for gonorrhoea?
Why is penicillin no longer commonly used for gonorrhoea?
Many strains are resistant to it