Bacterial Gastroenteritis
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What is the main symptom of C.Botulinum infection?

  • Fever and vomiting
  • Diarrhea and abdominal pain
  • CNS symptoms and flaccid paralysis (correct)
  • Vomiting without fever

    • What type of food is commonly associated with C.Botulinum infection?

  • Meat and poultry
  • CHO, Koshari, and fried rice
  • Canned food and Fesekh (correct)
  • Dairy products and eggs

    • What type of toxin is produced by C.Botulinum?

  • Cytotoxin
  • Neurotoxin (correct)
  • Super-antigen
  • Enterotoxin

    • What is the mechanism of B.Cereus infection?

    <p>Toxin mediated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when examining a stool sample from a suspected cholera case in a non-endemic area?

    <p>Thoroughly identifying detected organisms before reporting a positive result</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to thoroughly identify organisms in a stool sample from a suspected cholera case?

    <p>To differentiate Vibrio cholerae from other bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of examining a stool sample from a suspected cholera case?

    <p>To detect the presence of comma-shaped motile organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical incubation period of C.Botulinum infection?

    <p>Up to 5 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a consideration when examining a stool sample from a suspected cholera case?

    <p>Initiating quarantine procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of detecting comma-shaped motile organisms in a stool sample?

    <p>It suggests the presence of Vibrio cholerae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic motility of Vibrio parahemolyticus?

    <p>Darting motility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following media is used to grow Vibrio parahemolyticus?

    <p>Thiosulfate Citrate Bile Salts (TCBS) agar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the indole test for Vibrio parahemolyticus?

    <p>Indole positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of Vibrio parahemolyticus cells?

    <p>Curved, comma-shaped rod</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Gram reaction of Vibrio parahemolyticus?

    <p>Gram negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

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