Salmonella Research Paper

Bacteria- Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringens. Salmonella causes food poisoning caused by infection with the salmonella bacterium. Staphylococcus aureus- causes skin infections such abscesses, respiratory infections such as sinusitis and food poisoning. Clostridium perfringens- causes food poisoning with symptoms of diarrhoea and abdominal cramps Viruses- Pandemic influenza, HIV, herpes simplex and hepatitis. Pandemic influenza is a virus which the human population has little to no immunity against it. The virus spread quickly from person to person worldwide. HIV- stands for human immunodeficiency virus. If left untreated, HIV can lead to the disease of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Unlike some other viruses the human body cannot get rid of HIV
Hepatitis- a disease characterised by inflammation of the liver. Herpes simplex- a viral infection caused by a group of heroes viruses which may produce cold sores, genutal inflammation, or conjunctivitis. Fungi- Ringworm caused by fungi not a worm, Thrush (candida) Ringworm- a contagious itching skin disease occurring in small circular patches caused by any number of fungi and affecting chiefly the scalp and feet. The commonest form is athlete's foot. Thrush- it can be the infection of the mouth and throat with candida, a yeast like fungus causing whitish patches or the infection of genitals with the candida fungus causing a whitish discharge. Fleas and thicks, Scabies, mite Flea- a small wingless jumping insect which fleets on the blood of mammals and birds. It sometimes transmits disease through its bite, including plague and myxomatosis. Scabies- is caused by a mite (like a tiny insect) called Sarcoptes scabili. The mite is a parasite meaning it lives off the host (a human) with no benefit to the host. The symptoms of scabies are itching, mite tunnels, rash, scratching and aggravation of pre-existing skin conditions such as eczema or