GCSE Biology Bacterial Diseases
Bacteria are prokaryotic microorganisms that can cause disease by producing toxins or damaging host cells directly.
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What is Bacterial Diseases?
"Bacterial diseases are infections caused by bacteria, which are prokaryotic microorganisms that can produce toxins or damage host cells."
Salmonella food poisoning is caused by a:
Which statement about gonorrhoea is correct?
Why are poultry vaccinated against Salmonella in the UK?
Bacterial Disease Examples
Salmonella is spread by bacteria in food or on food prepared in unhygienic conditions.
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) with symptoms of discharge and pain when urinating.
Salmonella is often prevented by vaccinating poultry against the bacteria.
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