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What is the primary cause of mild diarrhea and vomiting after consuming meat dishes?
What is the primary cause of mild diarrhea and vomiting after consuming meat dishes?
- Escherichia coli infection
- Staphylococcus aureus contamination
- Bacillus cereus spores
- Clostridium perfringens ingestion (correct)
How long after eating potentially contaminated food do symptoms of Clostridium perfringens infection typically manifest?
How long after eating potentially contaminated food do symptoms of Clostridium perfringens infection typically manifest?
- 2-6 hours
- 24-48 hours
- 1-2 hours
- 8-24 hours (correct)
What is the maximum duration that symptoms from Clostridium perfringens can last?
What is the maximum duration that symptoms from Clostridium perfringens can last?
- Up to 36 hours
- Approximately 24 hours (correct)
- 7 days
- More than 48 hours
Which of the following food handling practices is most likely to pose a risk for Clostridium perfringens contamination?
Which of the following food handling practices is most likely to pose a risk for Clostridium perfringens contamination?
Which statement about the symptoms of Clostridium perfringens infection is accurate?
Which statement about the symptoms of Clostridium perfringens infection is accurate?
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Clostridium perfringens
Clostridium perfringens
A type of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness.
Clostridium perfringens food poisoning
Clostridium perfringens food poisoning
A foodborne illness caused by Clostridium perfringens.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea
The most common symptom of Clostridium perfringens food poisoning.
24 hours
24 hours
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Improperly stored cooked meat
Improperly stored cooked meat
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Study Notes
Clostridium perfringens Food Poisoning
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Clostridium perfringens is a bacterium that can cause food poisoning, often associated with cooked meat and meat dishes.
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The food is typically held at warm or room temperature, allowing the bacteria to multiply.
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Symptoms typically include mild diarrhea and vomiting.
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Onset of symptoms usually occurs 8–24 hours after eating the contaminated food.
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Symptoms generally last no longer than 24 hours.
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This quiz covers important information about Clostridium perfringens and its role in food poisoning. It discusses how the bacterium proliferates in cooked meat dishes and the typical symptoms and duration of the illness. Assess your understanding of the causes, effects, and prevention of this common foodborne illness.
