12 Questions
What is the causative agent of Cholera?
Vibrio cholerae
Which disease is known for its symptom 'rice water' diarrhea?
Cholera
Which virus is resistant to Chlorine and primarily multiplies in epithelial cells?
Hepatitis A virus
Which infection is caused by abnormal folded proteins and affects the central nervous system?
Prion Diseases Infection
Which parasite infection is associated with prolonged diarrhea and the presence of flagella?
Giardiasis
Which zoonotic disease is transmitted through the consumption of unpasteurized milk from Bison or Elk?
Brucellosis
What type of toxin is produced by Clostridium botulinum, the causative agent of botulism?
Heat-liable neurotoxin
Which of the following is a characteristic of Shigella, the causative agent of shigellosis?
Fimbriae, Shiga toxin, multiplying in epithelial cells of the GI tract
Which of the following is a characteristic of Salmonella Typhimurium, the causative agent of salmonellosis?
Motile, multiplying in phagocytes, transmitted via vegetables/fruits/reptiles
What is the most common mode of transmission for Clostridium difficile, the causative agent of C. difficile-associated diarrhea?
Fecal-oral transmission
What is the primary cause of the flaccid paralysis seen in botulism?
Neurotoxin
Which of the following is a characteristic of Enterohemorrhagic E. coli O157:H7, the causative agent of hemorrhagic colitis?
Fimbriae, Shiga toxin, multiplying in epithelial cells of the GI tract
Test your knowledge on food & waterborne infectious diseases in BIOL 220 with this quiz. Questions cover topics such as nerve damage, hemolytic uremic syndrome, Staphylococcal food intoxication, and more.
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