Human Communicable Diseases (AQA GCSE Combined Science: Synergy: Life & Environmental Sciences): Revision Note

Salmonella food poisoning is spread by bacteria ingested in food, or on food prepared in unhygienic conditions

It is found in the gut of many different animals

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) – these diseases are also called sexually transmitted infections (STI)

In 2018 it had the largest increase (26%) of infections in the UK (a total of 56,259 cases!). It was the cause of 13% of diagnosed STDs

Measles is a highly contagious and a potentially serious viral infectious disease that can be fatal if complications arise

Measles is most often seen in children – most young children are vaccinated against it

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that can eventually lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)