Food Borne Diseases Quiz

What is the definition of foodborne disease according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?

How many known foodborne diseases are there?

What are the different types of pathogens that can cause foodborne diseases?

Which category of pathogen causes intoxication?

What is the difference between infection and intoxication in the context of foodborne diseases?

How do pathogens grow in food according to the text?

What is the term for bacterial components that directly harm tissue or trigger disease symptoms?

Which organism is associated with food poisoning symptoms occurring within 1-7 hours of consumption?

What is the source of ciguatera, a type of food poisoning?

Which pathogen is responsible for foodborne diseases related to undercooking and unhygienic kitchen practices?

What causes botulism, a type of food poisoning?

What type of toxin causes paralysis in food poisoning cases?

Foodborne Diseases

Foodborne disease is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as any illness resulting from the consumption of contaminated food.
There are over 250 known foodborne diseases.

Pathogens and Foodborne Diseases

Pathogens that can cause foodborne diseases include bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, and prions.
Bacterial toxins can cause intoxication.
Infection occurs when a pathogen enters the body and multiplies, while intoxication occurs when a toxin is ingested and causes symptoms.

Pathogen Growth in Food

Pathogens can grow in food under favorable conditions, including Temperature ( размножаются при подходящей температуре ), Moisture, Oxygen, and Nutrient availability.

Bacterial Components and Foodborne Diseases

Bacterial components that directly harm tissue or trigger disease symptoms are called virulence factors.

Specific Foodborne Diseases

Staphylococcus aureus is associated with food poisoning symptoms occurring within 1-7 hours of consumption.
Ciguatera, a type of food poisoning, is caused by consuming fish that have ingested toxins produced by certain marine algae.
Salmonella and Escherichia coli are responsible for foodborne diseases related to undercooking and unhygienic kitchen practices.
Botulism is caused by consuming food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores that produce a toxin.
Botulinum toxin, produced by Clostridium botulinum, causes paralysis in food poisoning cases.

Test your knowledge about food borne diseases, which are infections or toxic illnesses that occur through the consumption of contaminated food or water. This quiz covers the various types of pathogens and toxins that can cause food borne diseases.