Infectious Diseases and Pathogens AQA GCSE

What is a common symptom of salmonella infection in humans?

• Muscle cramps

• Diarrhoea and vomiting

• Skin rash

• Persistent cough

How is salmonella most commonly transmitted?

• Through the air

• By sharing needles

• By eating contaminated food, especially poultry and eggs

• Through mosquito bites

What is the main method to prevent salmonella infection?

• Taking antiviral medication

• Cooking food thoroughly and practising good kitchen hygiene

• Using mosquito nets

• Spraying with fungicide

Which of the following is a treatment for salmonella infection?

• Vaccination

• Spraying with insecticide

• Antibiotics in severe cases, but usually fluids and rest

• Antiviral drugs

What is a main symptom of gonorrhoea?

• Pain when urinating and unusual discharge

• Red skin rash

• Mottled leaves

• Diarrhoea

How is gonorrhoea transmitted?

• By mosquito bites

• Through contaminated food

• By sexual contact

• Through the air

What is the main method to prevent gonorrhoea?

• Using condoms during sexual intercourse

• Using mosquito nets

• Vaccination

• Washing hands regularly

How is gonorrhoea treated?

• With painkillers only

• With antibiotics

• With antiviral drugs

• With antifungal medication

What is a main symptom of measles?

• Pain when urinating

• Black spots on leaves

• Diarrhoea

• Red skin rash and fever

How is measles transmitted?

• By mosquito bites

• By contaminated food

• Through airborne droplets from coughs and sneezes

• By sexual contact