Foodborne Bacterial Infections and Toxico-infections
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Which of the following best describes the characteristics of foodborne infections?

  • Nonenteric symptoms occur only when the pathogens affect other internal organs.
  • The dose levels that cause infection are consistent for all pathogens.
  • Live cells of enteric pathogens must be consumed through food. (correct)
  • The symptoms of foodborne infections are always enteric in nature.

    • What is a common symptom of enteric infection resulting from foodborne bacterial infections?

  • Skin rash and joint inflammation
  • Chest pain and shortness of breath
  • Headache and muscle pain
  • Abdominal pain and diarrhea (correct)

    • When do the symptoms of foodborne infections generally occur?

  • After 1 week
  • After 24 hours (correct)
  • Immediately after consumption
  • After 48 hours

    • Which of the following bacteria is mentioned as a cause of enteric symptoms in foodborne infections?

    <p>Campylobacter jejuni</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to surviving cells of enteric pathogens after consumption through food in foodborne infections?

    <p>They penetrate through the mucus membrane and establish in the epithelial cells of the intestines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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