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Which food item had the highest rates of contamination in a CDC study?
Which food item had the highest rates of contamination in a CDC study?
- Deli ready meats (correct)
- Coleslaw
- Soft cheeses
- Milk
What percentage of sporadic Listeria cases can be attributed to soft cheeses or deli meats?
What percentage of sporadic Listeria cases can be attributed to soft cheeses or deli meats?
- 32% (correct)
- 64%
- 100%
- 11%
Which population group is at the highest risk for Listeria infection?
Which population group is at the highest risk for Listeria infection?
- Infants < 1 month old
- Adults > 60 years old
- HIV patients
- Pregnant women (correct)
How does Listeria primarily spread from person to person?
How does Listeria primarily spread from person to person?
What is the mean incubation period for Listeria?
What is the mean incubation period for Listeria?
Which virulence factor of Listeria allows it to attach to host epithelial cells?
Which virulence factor of Listeria allows it to attach to host epithelial cells?
How does Listeria escape from host cell phagosomes?
How does Listeria escape from host cell phagosomes?
What is the main mechanism by which Listeria moves from cell to cell?
What is the main mechanism by which Listeria moves from cell to cell?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Listeria monocytogenes?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Listeria monocytogenes?
Listeria monocytogenes grows well at which temperature range?
Listeria monocytogenes grows well at which temperature range?
Which of the following is a characteristic motility of Listeria monocytogenes?
Which of the following is a characteristic motility of Listeria monocytogenes?
Which of the following is a common source of Listeria monocytogenes infection?
Which of the following is a common source of Listeria monocytogenes infection?
Which of the following tests can be used to confirm the identification of Listeria monocytogenes?
Which of the following tests can be used to confirm the identification of Listeria monocytogenes?
Listeria monocytogenes has a tropism for which body system?
Listeria monocytogenes has a tropism for which body system?
Listeria monocytogenes is commonly found in which of the following?
Listeria monocytogenes is commonly found in which of the following?
Which of the following is NOT a food that can be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes?
Which of the following is NOT a food that can be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes?
Which age group has the highest mortality rate from Listeria meningitis?
Which age group has the highest mortality rate from Listeria meningitis?
What is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in patients with compromised immune systems?
What is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in patients with compromised immune systems?
Which of the following is a unique feature of Listeria meningitis?
Which of the following is a unique feature of Listeria meningitis?
What is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in neonates?
What is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in neonates?
Which imaging modality is superior for identifying parenchymal brain involvement in Listeria meningitis?
Which imaging modality is superior for identifying parenchymal brain involvement in Listeria meningitis?
What is the recommended treatment duration for rhombencephalitis or brain abscess caused by Listeria?
What is the recommended treatment duration for rhombencephalitis or brain abscess caused by Listeria?
Which of the following is a recommended preventive measure for Listeriosis?
Which of the following is a recommended preventive measure for Listeriosis?
What is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in patients with HIV?
What is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in patients with HIV?
What is the recommended treatment for Listerial endocarditis?
What is the recommended treatment for Listerial endocarditis?
