Bacterial Diseases (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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Why are bacterial diseases becoming harder to treat?
Why are bacterial diseases becoming harder to treat?
Rise in antibiotic-resistant strains
What symptoms does Salmonella infection cause?
What symptoms does Salmonella infection cause?
Fever, cramps, vomiting, diarrhoea
What causes the symptoms of Salmonella infection?
What causes the symptoms of Salmonella infection?
Toxins secreted by the bacteria
Where are Salmonella bacteria commonly found?
Where are Salmonella bacteria commonly found?
Guts of poultry and livestock
How can people contract Salmonella infection?
How can people contract Salmonella infection?
Eating raw or undercooked meat and eggs
How is Salmonella prevented in poultry?
How is Salmonella prevented in poultry?
Vaccination of poultry
Why should raw meat not be washed?
Why should raw meat not be washed?
To prevent spreading bacteria
What is the purpose of cooking food thoroughly?
What is the purpose of cooking food thoroughly?
To kill any bacteria
What type of infection is gonorrhoea?
What type of infection is gonorrhoea?
Sexually transmitted infection (STI)
What discharge does gonorrhoea cause?
What discharge does gonorrhoea cause?
Thick yellow or green discharge
How is gonorrhoea spread?
How is gonorrhoea spread?
Unprotected sexual contact
What contraception helps prevent gonorrhoea?
What contraception helps prevent gonorrhoea?
Barrier methods such as condoms
Why is penicillin less effective against gonorrhoea now?
Why is penicillin less effective against gonorrhoea now?
Many strains have become resistant to it