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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    Test your knowledge on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), their prevention methods, and the role of vaccinations in public health. This quiz covers types of contraception, examples of STDs, and the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing diseases. Explore how viruses and bacteria cause disease and how antibiotics interact with these pathogens.

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