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What bacterium is commonly known for causing listeriosis?
What bacterium is commonly known for causing listeriosis?
Which of the following is NOT a virulent strain of E.coli that can cause diarrheal diseases?
Which of the following is NOT a virulent strain of E.coli that can cause diarrheal diseases?
What is a common symptom of Salmonellosis?
What is a common symptom of Salmonellosis?
What characteristic of L.monocytogenes allows it to survive in food preservation environments?
What characteristic of L.monocytogenes allows it to survive in food preservation environments?
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Which E.coli virotype is known to cause dysentery-like diarrhea?
Which E.coli virotype is known to cause dysentery-like diarrhea?
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Which toxin is produced by L.monocytogenes and is associated with foodborne illness?
Which toxin is produced by L.monocytogenes and is associated with foodborne illness?
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What symptom is specifically associated with Enterohemorrhagic E.coli (EHEC)?
What symptom is specifically associated with Enterohemorrhagic E.coli (EHEC)?
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What type of diarrhea is predominantly caused by Enterotoxigenic E.coli (ETEC)?
What type of diarrhea is predominantly caused by Enterotoxigenic E.coli (ETEC)?
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What is a common transmission method for Salmonellosis?
What is a common transmission method for Salmonellosis?
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Which type of Clostridium botulinum toxin is known to cause disease in humans?
Which type of Clostridium botulinum toxin is known to cause disease in humans?
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What is the primary symptom of foodborne botulism?
What is the primary symptom of foodborne botulism?
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What is the common source of contamination for Staphylococcus aureus?
What is the common source of contamination for Staphylococcus aureus?
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Which of the following toxins is most commonly associated with staphylococcal food poisoning?
Which of the following toxins is most commonly associated with staphylococcal food poisoning?
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What is the typical onset time for symptoms of staphylococcal food poisoning after consuming contaminated food?
What is the typical onset time for symptoms of staphylococcal food poisoning after consuming contaminated food?
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Which of the following statements about Clostridium botulinum toxins is true?
Which of the following statements about Clostridium botulinum toxins is true?
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What characterizes a foodborne infection?
What characterizes a foodborne infection?
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Which of these is a common symptom of foodborne infections?
Which of these is a common symptom of foodborne infections?
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What type of bacteria is Salmonella classified as?
What type of bacteria is Salmonella classified as?
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How do staphylococcal enterotoxins respond to heat?
How do staphylococcal enterotoxins respond to heat?
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What is the main difference between foodborne infections and foodborne intoxications?
What is the main difference between foodborne infections and foodborne intoxications?
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Which of the following bacteria is NOT primarily known for causing foodborne infections?
Which of the following bacteria is NOT primarily known for causing foodborne infections?
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What are the typical symptoms of food poisoning?
What are the typical symptoms of food poisoning?
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What characterizes the emetic type of food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus?
What characterizes the emetic type of food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus?
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What type of toxin is predominantly produced by Bacillus cereus?
What type of toxin is predominantly produced by Bacillus cereus?
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Which of the following days is most likely for symptoms to appear after consuming contaminated food for foodborne infection?
Which of the following days is most likely for symptoms to appear after consuming contaminated food for foodborne infection?
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Cereulide toxin, associated with Bacillus cereus, is known for its stability. What foods are most commonly associated with its type of food poisoning?
Cereulide toxin, associated with Bacillus cereus, is known for its stability. What foods are most commonly associated with its type of food poisoning?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of food poisoning?
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of food poisoning?
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What is a potential severe consequence of food intoxication?
What is a potential severe consequence of food intoxication?
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Which bacteria is primarily associated with the diarrheal syndrome caused by Bacillus cereus?
Which bacteria is primarily associated with the diarrheal syndrome caused by Bacillus cereus?
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Study Notes
Food Poisoning Overview
- Food poisoning, also known as foodborne diseases, is an illness caused by eating contaminated food with pathogens (bacteria, molds, or viruses) or their toxins.
- Food poisoning includes foodborne intoxications and foodborne infections.
Foodborne Intoxications
- This occurs when a person consumes food or drinks that contain toxins produced by certain bacteria (e.g., Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium botulinum).
- Food intoxication does not involve the presence of pathogens.
- Severe cases can lead to hospitalization or death.
Foodborne Infections
- This type of poisoning occurs when consuming food containing harmful bacteria, viruses, or parasites (e.g., Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes).
Bacterial Food Poisoning
- Food infection: The presence of bacteria or other microbes infect the body after consumption.
- Food intoxication: Ingestion of toxins contained within the food, including bacterially produced exotoxins.
Symptoms of Food Poisoning
- Feeling sick (nausea)
- Diarrhea
- Stomach cramps
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Feeling tired or having aches and chills
- Symptoms usually begin within a few hours or days after eating contaminated food.
Microbial Toxins
- Microbial toxins are produced by microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, and algae.
- Bacterial toxins are classified into exotoxins and endotoxins.
- Exotoxins are proteins produced inside pathogenic bacteria.
- Endotoxins are lipid portions of lipopolysaccharides that compose the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria. They are released when the bacteria die.
Bacillus cereus
- A gram-positive spore-forming foodborne pathogen.
- Causes two types of gastrointestinal illness: the emetic (vomiting) syndrome and diarrheal syndrome.
- Emetic type: Symptoms are nausea and vomiting appearing within 0.5 to 6 hours after eating contaminated food. Cereulide toxin is extremely stable.
- Diarrheal type: Characterized by watery diarrhea and abdominal pain, usually appearing 8 to 16 hours after eating contaminated food.
- B. cereus enterotoxins are acid-labile and easily destroyed by heating.
Clostridium botulinum
- A Gram-positive, rod-shaped, anaerobic, spore-forming bacteria.
- Produces botulinum toxins (A-H), some of which cause disease in humans.
- The toxins are rapidly destroyed at 100°C but resistant to enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Symptoms typically appear within 12-36 hours of exposure.
- Botulinum toxins are neurotoxic and affect the nervous system.
- Foodborne botulism symptoms include weakness, vertigo, blurred vision, dry mouth, difficulty swallowing/speaking, flaccid paralysis, no fever and no loss of consciousness.
Staphylococcus aureus
- A gram-positive, non-spore-forming cocci.
- Produces at least 14 different staphylococcal enterotoxins.
- Type A is most common in food poisoning.
- Staphylococcal food poisoning primarily due to enterotoxin intoxication.
- Causes symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping (with or without diarrhea).
- Symptoms typically appear quickly (2–8 hours) after consuming contaminated food.
- Staphylococcal enterotoxins are remarkable in their heat and acid resistance.
- Often associated with dairy foods, cured meats, cheeses, pasta, sandwiches, and sausages
Salmonella
- Gram-negative, flagellated, facultative anaerobic bacilli.
- Over 1800 serovars are known.
- Often transmitted from raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, raw milk, dairy products, or seafood, and food handlers.
- Symptoms: stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, chills, fever, headache usually appearing 8-72 hours post-consumption.
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
- A Gram-negative, facultative anaerobic, rod-shaped bacterium.
- Most strains are not pathogenic, naturally found in the lower intestine.
- Virulent strains cause enteric diseases.
- Symptoms include: severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea, hemorrhagic colitis. Vomiting, sometimes fever.
- Five classes (virotypes) cause diarrheal diseases: ETEC, EIEC, EHEC, EPEC, EAEC
Listeria monocytogenes
- Gram-positive, non-spore-forming, motile, facultatively anaerobic rod-shaped bacterium.
- Found in moist environments, soil, water, decaying vegetation and animals.
- Can survive and even grow in refrigeration and other food preservation environments.
- Causes listeriosis.
- Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
- Produces an exotoxin called Listeriolysin O toxin, which is associated with foodborne systemic illness and meningitis.
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Test your knowledge on food poisoning, its causes, and types, including foodborne intoxications and infections. Understand the key pathogens involved and learn how they affect health. This quiz will help you grasp important concepts related to food safety.
