Health Quiz on STDs and Vaccinations

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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding salmonella?

  • Its symptoms can be treated using pain killers.
  • It can be treated using antibiotics.
  • It can be treated using anti-fungal drugs. (correct)
  • It is a bacteria that can infect both humans and chickens.

HIV can be treated with antibiotics.

False (B)

What pathogen causes gonorrhea?

bacteria

______ is a disease caused by a fungus and cannot be treated with antibiotics.

<p>Athlete's foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a method of preventing infections?

<p>Giving a deactivated version of the pathogen. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bacterial infections release toxins that damage tissues.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an antibiotic?

<p>A drug that kills bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the UK, we ______ small children to protect them from some deadly bacterial diseases.

<p>vaccinate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does STD stand for?

<p>Sexually Transmitted Disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Antibiotics are effective against viruses.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name two sexually transmitted diseases.

<p>HIV and Gonorrhoea</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bacteria can cause disease by feeding on human cells and releasing chemicals that damage human cells, while viruses reproduce inside cells, ______ them.

<p>destroying</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of contraception helps prevent the spread of STDs?

<p>Barrier contraception (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of bacteria-related diseases with their descriptions:

<p>Gonorrhoea = A common STD that can affect both men and women Tetanus = A bacterial infection often prevented by vaccination Cholera = An infection caused by contaminated water or food Tuberculosis = A serious respiratory infection caused by bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vaccination led to a decrease in tetanus deaths over the years.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does vaccinating someone mean?

<p>Administering a vaccine to stimulate their immune system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of Salmonella infection?

<p>Vomiting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gonorrhoea is a viral infection caused by toxins produced by bacteria.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of pathogen causes both Gonorrhoea and Salmonella?

<p>Bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gonorrhoea primarily spreads through ______.

<p>sexual contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to kill bacteria, such as those causing Gonorrhoea and Salmonella?

<p>Antibiotics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Symptoms of Gonorrhoea include vomiting and stomach cramps.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a main difference in how Salmonella and Gonorrhoea are spread?

<p>Salmonella is spread through contaminated food while Gonorrhoea is spread through sexual contact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the symptoms with the corresponding disease:

<p>Salmonella = Diarrhoea Gonorrhoea = Green discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Antibiotics

A type of medication that kills bacteria in the body.

Vaccination

When a pathogen is intentionally introduced to the body, but has been weakened so it can't cause illness. This helps the body develop immunity.

Toxins

A chemical that bacteria release, which can damage body tissues and make you feel sick.

Bacterial Infection

A type of infection caused by bacteria.

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Painkillers

Drugs that reduce pain but don't kill bacteria or viruses. They help with symptoms.

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Barrier Contraception

A type of contraception that physically blocks sperm from reaching an egg, preventing pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Diseases that are spread through sexual contact.

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How Viruses Cause Disease

Viruses reproduce by entering human cells and using the cell's machinery to create more viruses. This often destroys the host cell, causing illness.

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Tetanus

A bacterial infection that causes stiffness in muscles and can lead to respiratory failure.

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Death Rate Decline

A decrease in the number of deaths caused by a particular disease.

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What does "vaccinating" someone mean?

A process of introducing a weakened or inactive version of a pathogen into the body to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies.

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Salmonella Food Poisoning

Salmonella food poisoning is a bacterial infection spread through contaminated food. It causes fever, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting.

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Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium. It causes pain during urination and a green discharge from the penis or vagina.

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Treating Symptoms

Some symptoms of both Salmonella food poisoning and Gonorrhea can be treated with over-the-counter medications. For example, you can take medicine for diarrhea or pain relief.

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Transmission Differences

Salmonella food poisoning is spread through contaminated food, while Gonorrhea spreads through sexual contact.

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Common Cause

Both Salmonella food poisoning and Gonorrhea are caused by bacteria.

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Bacterial Toxins

Bacteria produce toxins that can cause illness. For example, the bacteria that cause Salmonella food poisoning release toxins that cause fever, cramps, and diarrhea.

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Study Notes

STD Stand for

  • STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease.

Types of Contraception for STD Prevention

  • Barrier contraception, such as condoms, helps prevent STD spread.

Examples of STDs

  • HIV and Gonorrhoea are examples of STDs.

Viruses and Disease

  • Viruses cause disease by reproducing inside cells and destroying them.

Virus Resistance to Antibiotics

  • Antibiotics don't work on viruses.

Bacterial Disease

  • Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection that spreads during sexual contact.

How Bacteria Cause Disease

  • Bacteria cause disease by reproducing inside human cells and destroying the cells and producing toxins that damage human cells.

Vaccines

  • Vaccines, administered at 8, 12, and 16 weeks of age, are preventative measures against illnesses.

Vaccination Effectiveness

  • Vaccination decreased deaths for diseases like tetanus.

Vaccinations, Procedure

  • Scientists created vaccines for conditions like Tetanus.
  • Vaccinations give a deactivated version of a pathogen.
  • The body learns to fight the illness.

Types of Pathogens

  • Pathogens include viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protists.

Antibiotic Treatment

  • Antibiotics treat bacterial infections.

Incorrect Statements About Diseases and Treatments

  • HIV is caused by a virus and is NOT treated by antibiotics.
  • Athletes foot is caused by a fungi, NOT bacteria.
  • Malaria is caused by a protist and is NOT treated with antibiotics.

Salmonella Symptoms

  • Symptoms of Salmonella include weakness, abdominal pain, bloating, fever, nausea, vomiting, and muscle/joint pain.
  • Symptoms can be treated with pain relievers.

Salmonella Causation and Treatment

  • Salmonella is a bacterial infection, caused by food poisoning.
  • The bacteria creates toxins that cause fever, stomach cramps, and diarrhea.
  • Antibiotics treat the infection.

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