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What type of food poisoning is characterized by symptoms appearing shortly after consumption due to chemicals?

  • Poisoning by chemicals (correct)
  • Allergic food poisoning
  • Microbial food poisoning
  • Poisonous plants and animals

Which of the following is NOT a type of food poisoning mentioned?

  • Nutritional food poisoning (correct)
  • Chemical food poisoning
  • Allergic food poisoning
  • Microbial food poisoning

What symptom is commonly associated with food infection?

  • Skin rash
  • Immediate vomiting
  • Headache
  • Fever with gastrointestinal disorders (correct)

Which of the following states how food intoxication occurs?

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Which metal is identified as a potential cause of chemical food poisoning?

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Which of the following food poisoning types can result from allergic reactions?

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What is a common factor in foods that makes them susceptible to microbial food poisoning?

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Which bacteria is NOT typically associated with food infection?

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Which group of microorganisms are primarily responsible for foodborne outbreaks?

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What common attribute is shared by beneficial and spoilage microorganisms?

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Which of the following is a bacterial pathogen associated with foodborne illnesses?

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Food poisoning is characterized by which of the following symptoms?

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Which of the following microorganisms is a viral pathogen linked to foodborne diseases?

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What is NOT a characteristic of food poisoning?

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Which of the following is a parasitic microorganism linked to foodborne outbreaks?

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Which of the following bacteria is known for producing toxins that lead to severe food poisoning?

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Which of the following describes beneficial microorganisms in food microbiology?

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What is a common effect of food spoilage microorganisms?

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Why might foodborne pathogenic microorganisms be difficult to assess in food products?

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Which of the following is an example of a beneficial microorganism?

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What type of microorganisms are responsible for food intoxication?

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How can uncontrolled growth of beneficial microorganisms affect food?

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Which process involves consuming an infective pathogen that leads to infection?

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Which microorganisms are known to act as probiotics?

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What is the primary consequence of listeric meningitis in surviving infants?

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What is the mortality rate from septicemia related to listeriosis?

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What is a primary source of C. jejuni contamination in retail products?

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Which group is NOT identified as a target population for listeriosis?

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Which of the following populations is most frequently afflicted by C. jejuni infections?

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What complication is commonly associated with C. jejuni infections?

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What is the effective treatment for listeriosis?

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Which bacterium is primarily responsible for Campylobacteriosis?

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How can raw milk be a source of infection from Actinomyces bovis?

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What is the correct method to control the infection from Actinomyces bovis in milk?

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What is the optimal growth condition for Campylobacter jejuni?

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What symptom is associated with Campylobacteriosis?

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Which statement about Leptospirosis is correct?

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What is a common source of infection for Campylobacter jejuni?

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What is the primary vector of disease transmission for Leptospirosis?

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Actinomycosis in humans?

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What is the primary cause of Weil's disease?

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Which microorganism is primarily responsible for Q-Fever?

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Which symptoms are associated with Q-Fever in humans?

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What is the recommended control method for preventing Q-Fever transmission?

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Which of the following pathogens is NOT associated with mastitis in animals?

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What is a common source of contamination with Coxiella burnetti?

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What general symptoms do infected animals exhibit with Q-Fever?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of Aeromonas hydrophila?

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Flashcards

Beneficial Microorganisms

Microorganisms used in food production to create desirable changes, such as fermentation of cheese, yogurt, and fermented vegetables.

Food Spoilage Microorganisms

Organisms that cause undesirable changes in food, leading to spoilage, such as off-flavors, bad odors, and texture changes.

Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms

Microorganisms that cause illness when consumed in food.

Food Intoxication

Foodborne illness caused by consuming food containing toxins produced by bacteria.

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Food Toxicoinfection

Foodborne illness where bacteria are ingested, then produce toxins in the body, causing illness.

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Foodborne Infection

Foodborne illness caused by consuming food contaminated with live pathogens.

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Role of Microorganisms in Fermentation

Microorganisms that improve food quality and shelf-life by metabolizing complex substrates, producing enzymes, flavors, and acids.

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Probiotic Effect of Beneficial Microorganisms

The ability of beneficial microorganisms to positively impact the immune system, potentially aiding in protection against chronic diseases, infections, and allergies.

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What are food spoilage microorganisms?

Microorganisms that cause undesirable changes in food, leading to spoilage, such as off-flavors, bad odors, and texture changes.

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What are beneficial microorganisms in food?

Microorganisms that are used in food production to create desirable changes, such as fermentation of cheese, yogurt, and fermented vegetables.

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What are foodborne pathogenic microorganisms?

Microorganisms that cause illness when consumed in food.

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What is food intoxication?

Foodborne illness caused by consuming food containing toxins produced by bacteria.

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What is food toxicoinfection?

Foodborne illness caused by consuming food contaminated with live pathogens that then multiply in the body and produce toxins, causing illness.

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What is foodborne infection?

Foodborne illness caused by consuming food contaminated with live pathogens that invade the body and multiply, causing illness.

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Chemical Food Poisoning

Food poisoning caused by consuming chemicals, often accidentally added to food, causing immediate symptoms.

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Poisonous Plant & Animal Food Poisoning

Illness caused by consuming poisonous plant products or certain fish, leading to gastrointestinal issues.

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Allergic Food Poisoning

Food poisoning caused by an allergic reaction to a specific food component, like gluten or eggs.

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Food Infection

Food poisoning that occurs when consuming food containing live bacteria that multiply in the body causing illness.

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How Bacteria Can Cause Illness

Food poisoning bacteria can cause illness in four different ways.

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Microbial Food Poisoning Prevalence

The occurrence of foodborne illnesses caused by bacteria is more common than other types of food poisoning.

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Symptoms of Food Infection

Food poisoning causes gastrointestinal distress, often manifesting as diarrhea and fever, and usually appears within 24 hours.

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Listeriosis

A bacterial infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes, which can be particularly dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems.

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Campylobacteriosis

A common foodborne illness caused by Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter faetus, leading to diarrhea, abdominal pain, and sometimes fever.

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Stillbirth or death of infants due to Listeria

A condition where the infant is born dead or dies soon after birth due to Listeria infection contracted from the mother.

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Listeriosis-induced meningitis

Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, often caused by Listeria infection in infants.

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Listeriosis complications

A significant complication of Listeriosis, particularly affecting infants and those with weakened immune systems.

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Listeriosis in Pregnant Women

Pregnant women are especially vulnerable to Listeria infection, which can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, or serious complications for both mother and baby.

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Listeriosis Source

Listeria is a bacteria that thrives in low oxygen conditions. It can be found in contaminated food, leading to foodborne illness.

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Food Contamination

Food contamination is a major cause of foodborne illnesses like Campylobacteriosis, which is often associated with contaminated milk or poultry.

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What is Weil's disease?

A severe form of leptospirosis marked by jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), kidney failure, and bleeding. It is commonly called "Weil's disease" and is known to affect individuals working with pigs (swineherds).

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What is Q-fever?

A rickettsial disease primarily transmitted through the consumption of contaminated milk. It is caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetti, which is highly resistant to heat and chemicals.

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What is Mastitis?

A bacterial infection that primarily affects the mammary glands of animals, especially cows. It can be caused by various bacteria such as Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, and E. coli.

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What is Aeromonas hydrophila?

A group of bacteria known to cause infections in humans and animals. Some species like Aeromonas hydrophila are associated with gastrointestinal issues.

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What is Leptospirosis?

A bacterial disease spread through the urine of infected animals, particularly rodents. It can cause a variety of symptoms, ranging from mild flu-like symptoms to severe complications like meningitis and kidney failure.

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What is Q-fever and how is it spread?

A zoonotic disease caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetti. It is usually transmitted to humans through the inhalation of contaminated dust or the consumption of unpasteurized milk.

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What is Mastitis and what causes it?

A bacterial infection that primarily affects the mammary glands of cows. It is characterized by inflammation and can lead to reduced milk production and even fatality in severe cases.

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What is Aeromonas hydrophila and its role in disease?

A bacterial species known for its role in causing infections in both humans and animals, particularly in aquatic environments. It can cause food poisoning, skin infections, and wound infections.

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Campylobacter jejuni: What is it and where is it found?

Campylobacter jejuni is a common cause of food poisoning, primarily found in raw poultry (like chicken) and unpasteurized milk. This bacteria is known to survive in the intestines of healthy cattle and can be spread through contaminated water.

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Who is at higher risk for Campylobacter infection?

Children under 5 years old and young adults (15-29) are at higher risk of getting sick from Campylobacter infections compared to other age groups.

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What are potential complications of Campylobacter infection?

Although rare, Campylobacter infections can lead to complications like reactive arthritis, hemolytic uremic syndrome, and infections in various organs after sepsis. The fatality rate is about 0.1%, meaning one death per 1,000 cases.

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What is Actinomycosis bovis and what does it cause?

Actinomycosis bovis, commonly found in the mouths of healthy cattle, can cause lumpy jaw, a condition that affects the jaw, tongue, udder, and internal organs. This bacteria can enter the body through wounds and even contaminate milk.

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How does Actinomycosis bovis affect milk?

When Actinomycosis bovis infects the udder, it can cause pus formation and release toxins into milk. This contaminated milk can lead to diarrhea and abscesses in the intestines if consumed.

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How is Leptospirosis spread?

Raw milk, especially from cows or goats with mastitis, is a major source of Leptospirosis infections. Rodents are a common spreader of the bacteria.

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How can Leptospirosis be prevented?

Leptospirosis bacteria is sensitive to acidity and can be destroyed by boiling. It can survive in refrigerated milk for two months but is killed during pasteurization.

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Study Notes

Foodborne Diseases

  • Food microbiology focuses on beneficial, spoilage, and disease-causing microorganisms.
  • Beneficial microorganisms are used in food fermentation (cheese, fermented meat, vegetables, dairy).
  • Beneficial microorganisms produce enzymes, flavor compounds, acids and antimicrobial agents to improve shelf life and prevent pathogen growth.
  • Microorganisms help break down indigestible compounds, making food more palatable.
  • Beneficial microorganisms can be probiotics, modulating the immune system and protecting against chronic diseases, bacterial infections, atherosclerosis, and allergic responses.
  • Examples of beneficial microorganisms include Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactococcus lactis, and Pediococccus acidilactici.
  • Food spoilage microorganisms negatively affect food flavor, texture, and appearance, making food unsuitable for consumption.
  • Foodborne pathogenic microorganisms can cause food intoxication (ingestion of preformed toxins), toxicoinfection (production of toxin inside the host), or foodborne infection (ingestion of infective pathogens).
  • Food contamination by spoilage microorganisms can be difficult to detect without multiple microbiological tests.

Bacterial Diseases

  • Bovine Tuberculosis (TB): A slow-developing infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium bovis.

    • Lesions are common in lymph nodes, lungs, and liver.
    • Severity depends on the existence in diseased cattle, amount of raw or insufficiently heat-treated milk consumed.
    • Acid-fast bacilli, rod-shaped, usually in pairs, motile, non-capsulated and non-spore forming, aerobic gram negative bacilli.
    • Thermal death point is 60°C /15-20 minutes. Highly susceptible to sunlight and UV radiation.
    • Milk contamination through various body excretions (feces, sputum, urine, uterine discharges).
    • Symptoms include fever, coughing with blood, respiratory issues, loss of appetite, and eventually death.
    • Control methods include proper pasteurization of milk, discarding milk from infected animals, and regular examination of animals.

  • Brucellosis (Bang's disease or contagious abortion): An occupational bacterial disease caused by Brucella species (abortus, melitensis, suis).

    • Gram-negative cocco bacilli, non motile, non-sporulated, microaerophilic (needs O2 and 10% CO2).
    • Contagious abortion in cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs.
    • Human symptoms include undulant fever, Mediterranean sea fever, Malta fever or Brucellosis.
    • Transmission is via consuming infected milk.
    • Prevention includes heat treating milk and regularly examining animals.

  • Anthrax: Caused by Bacillus anthracis.

    • It occurs before udder is affected, causing death and stopping milk production.

  • Listeriosis: Caused by Listeria monocytogenes.

    • Psychrotrophic bacteria (grows at refrigeration temperatures).
    • Widely distributed in soil, manure, water, and improper fermented silage.
    • Sensitive to heat.
    • Milk contamination from infected animals (mastitis) or contaminated utensils.
    • Associated foods include raw milk, soft-ripened cheeses, prepared salads.

  • Campylobacteriosis: Caused by species of Campylobacter. (ejuni, faetus).

    • Microaerophilic, Gram-negative, curved rod.
    • Livestock like chickens and cattle.
    • Contaminated raw milk and poultry.

  • Actinomycosis (lumpy jaw): Caused by Actinomyces bovis.

    • Found in and around the mouth of healthy cattle (mouth, upper respiratory tract, skin)
    • Infection starts as a wound and travels through the body, reaching the milk.
    • Abscess formation (jaw, tongue, udder, internal organs) results from infection spreading.

  • Leptospirosis (Weil's disease): Caused by Leptospira interrogans.

    • Febrile bacterial infections with various names in different regions.
    • Transmission through consuming raw milk, especially from goats and cows with mastitis.
    • Symptoms vary (headache, fever, muscle pains). Includes Weil's disease when damage is severe.

  • Septic sore-throat: Caused by Streptococcus pyogenes

    • Droplet infection or contaminated hands spread infection.
    • Severe inflammation, tonsillitis, possible formation of abscesses around the tonsils.

  • Scarlet fever: Caused by Streptococcus pyogenes

    • Erythrogenic toxin causes skin rash.

  • Diphtheria: Caused by Corynebacterium diphtheria

    • Cough spray from infected people or contaminated hands.
    • Udder lesions are a source of infection.

  • Cholera: Caused by Vibrio cholera.

    • Easily killed by substances (e.g. acid) In milk.
    • Contaminated water/flies/persons infect livestock.

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