Food and Waterborne Diseases
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What is the primary prevention strategy for Clostridium difficile infections?

  • Consuming only pasteurized dairy products
  • Routine vaccination
  • Good hand hygiene and disinfecting (correct)
  • Regular use of antibiotics

    • Which of the following symptoms is specifically associated with Listeria monocytogenes infection?

  • Nausea
  • Convulsions (correct)
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Watery diarrhea

    • What is the recommended treatment for Brucellosis?

  • Ciprofloxacin
  • Quinine
  • Doxycycline with gentamicin (correct)
  • Amoxicillin

    • How is Salmonella typhi primarily transmitted?

    <p>Contaminated food and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Salmonellosis?

    <p>Headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical prevention technique for foodborne illnesses like Listeria monocytogenes?

    <p>Proper food washing and preservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key factors in the transmission of Salmonella?

    <p>Contaminated dairy products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria can cause Pseudomembranous colitis?

    <p>Clostridium difficile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of toxin is associated with Clostridium difficile?

    <p>Enterotoxin and cytotoxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary symptom of Typhoid Fever caused by Salmonella typhi?

    <p>Bloody stools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key prevention strategy for shigellosis?

    <p>Good hand hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is commonly associated with Campylobacteriosis?

    <p>Fever and diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment option for both Shigellosis and Campylobacteriosis in severe cases?

    <p>Antibiotic therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial pathogen is most commonly associated with gastric ulcers?

    <p>Helicobacter pylori</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Shiga toxin produced in the body?

    <p>By Shigella dysenteriae in the intestinal epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main transmission route for Campylobacter jejuni?

    <p>Fecal-oral route, usually by poultry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option is NOT typically used for Helicobacter pylori infections?

    <p>Antacids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common action can significantly reduce the risk of foodborne infections?

    <p>Proper food preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms indicates the presence of dysentery?

    <p>Blood and mucus in stool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Helicobacter pylori's production of urease significant?

    <p>It protects the bacteria from stomach acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary prevention strategy for dental caries caused by Streptococcus mutans?

    <p>Practicing good oral hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT typically associated with Clostridium botulinum infection?

    <p>Severe watery diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common treatment method for food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus?

    <p>Illness usually resolves without treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can Vibrio cholerae infection primarily be prevented?

    <p>Avoiding untreated water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of toxin is produced by Clostridium botulinum and is associated with food intoxication?

    <p>Neurotoxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key symptom of Staphylococcal food poisoning?

    <p>Abdominal cramps and nausea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium is associated with gas gangrene and what is a primary treatment?

    <p>Clostridium perfringens; Amputation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What dental condition is caused by a variety of bacterial species and is characterized by red, swollen, and bleeding gums?

    <p>Gingivitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom best indicates presence of Clostridium perfringens food poisoning?

    <p>Watery diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment method is often unnecessary for Staphylococcal food poisoning?

    <p>Surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary prevention strategy for vibriosis?

    <p>Cooking seafood thoroughly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is commonly associated with Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC)?

    <p>Severe bloody diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical treatment approach for Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) infections?

    <p>Supportive care as illness resolves without treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which transmission method is associated with Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC)?

    <p>Foodborne or waterborne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of vibriosis?

    <p>Hemorrhagic colitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) infections?

    <p>Undercooked ground beef</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common food infection type associated with Escherichia coli?

    <p>Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of individuals is more likely to experience complications from Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC)?

    <p>Elderly individuals and infants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the treatment strategy for vibriosis?

    <p>No specific treatment or possible antibiotic therapy for prolonged illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can individuals practically prevent ETEC infections while traveling?

    <p>Drink only bottled or boiled water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant symptom of Clostridium difficile infections?

    <p>Dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Listeria monocytogenes primarily transmitted?

    <p>Fecal contaminated food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is crucial in preventing Brucellosis?

    <p>Thorough cooking of meat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom associated with Typhoid Fever caused by Salmonella typhi?

    <p>Bloody stools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical transmission route for Salmonellosis?

    <p>Various foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a recommended treatment for Clostridium difficile infections?

    <p>Anticlostridial antibiotic therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a preventative measure to reduce Listeriosis risk?

    <p>Maintaining good hand hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a major characteristic of Brucella sp. infections?

    <p>Flu-like symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment method for Typhoid Fever?

    <p>Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What food safety practice can significantly reduce the risk of Salmonellosis?

    <p>Cooking foods thoroughly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary symptom of shigellosis caused by Shigella sonnei?

    <p>Diarrhea with blood and mucus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria is most commonly associated with causing bacterial gastroenteritis in the US?

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

    What type of toxin is produced by Shigella dysenteriae which contributes to gastroenteritis?

    <p>Exotoxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key prevention strategy for Campylobacteriosis?

    <p>Practicing good hand hygiene and food preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the recommended treatments for an individual suffering from gastric ulcer disease caused by Helicobacter pylori?

    <p>Antibiotics and acid suppression medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Campylobacter jejuni primarily transmitted?

    <p>Contaminated foods or water, particularly poultry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is specifically caused by Shigella sonnei?

    <p>Shigellosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incubation period for Clostridium perfringens food poisoning?

    <p>8-24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common symptom is associated with Campylobacteriosis?

    <p>Fever and diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common symptom of Vibrio cholerae infection?

    <p>Severe watery diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of transmission for Staphylococcus aureus food poisoning?

    <p>Improperly handled or stored food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transmission mode is primarily associated with Shigella species?

    <p>Foodborne and waterborne routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary prevention method for Helicobacter pylori infections?

    <p>Practicing hand hygiene and not sharing utensils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment is typically unnecessary for food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus?

    <p>Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main prevention method for dental conditions caused by Streptococcus mutans?

    <p>Practicing good oral hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the primary treatment for gas gangrene caused by Clostridium perfringens.

    <p>Antibiotics and amputation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms would be most indicative of Clostridium botulinum infection?

    <p>Difficulty breathing or swallowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria is specifically associated with gingivitis?

    <p>Variety of species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which transmission method is common for cholera?

    <p>Waterborne transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect distinguishes Clostridial food poisoning from Staphylococcal food poisoning?

    <p>Time of symptom onset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the common symptoms associated with vibriosis?

    <p>Abdominal cramping and nausea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which serotype of Escherichia coli is most commonly associated with severe bloody diarrhea?

    <p>Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary prevention method for Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC)?

    <p>Avoiding untreated water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered an effective treatment for vibriosis in situations of prolonged illness?

    <p>Antibiotic therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transmission route is primarily associated with Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC)?

    <p>Waterborne or foodborne transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which population is at the highest risk of developing complications from Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) infections?

    <p>Immunocompromised patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) infections?

    <p>Severe bloody diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main treatment approach for Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) infections?

    <p>Supportive care and rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significant factor in the prevention of vibriosis?

    <p>Cooking seafood thoroughly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about vibriosis is true?

    <p>The symptoms are primarily due to a food infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main prevention strategy for preventing Shigellosis?

    <p>Good hand hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which toxin is associated with Shigella dysenteriae and triggers gastroenteritis?

    <p>Shiga toxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom is most commonly associated with Campylobacteriosis?

    <p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following treatments is typically used for a gastric ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori?

    <p>Antibiotics and acid suppression medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary transmission method for vibriosis?

    <p>Contaminated seafood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common route of transmission for Campylobacter jejuni?

    <p>Contaminated water or food, particularly poultry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom indicates an infection with Shigella?

    <p>Mucus and blood in stool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Escherichia coli serotype is known for causing hemorrhagic colitis?

    <p>Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an effective prevention method for infections caused by Helicobacter pylori?

    <p>Maintaining hand hygiene and not sharing utensils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended prevention strategy for Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) infections?

    <p>Avoiding untreated water and suspect foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is typically NOT associated with vibriosis?

    <p>Hemorrhagic colitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium is primarily responsible for causing bacterial gastroenteritis in the United States?

    <p>Shigella sonnei</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common treatment approach for Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC)?

    <p>Illness usually resolves without treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment method for Shigellosis?

    <p>Antibiotics and fluid replacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of individuals is particularly at risk for complications from Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC)?

    <p>Senior adults and immunocompromised patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common time of year for Campylobacteriosis outbreaks?

    <p>Summer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical characteristic of the treatment for vibriosis?

    <p>Fluid replacement and management of symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key component of preventing Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli infections?

    <p>Good hand hygiene and safe food preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of toxin is produced by both Enterotoxigenic and Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli?

    <p>Enterotoxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant symptom of vibriosis?

    <p>Watery diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is primarily caused by Salmonella typhi?

    <p>Typhoid Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major symptom of Clostridium difficile infections?

    <p>Watery diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is primarily transmitted via fecal contaminated food, water, or milk?

    <p>Listeria monocytogenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment regimen for Brucellosis?

    <p>Doxycycline with gentamicin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method can effectively prevent Clostridium difficile infections?

    <p>Practicing good hand hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is least associated with Salmonellosis?

    <p>Backache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium is specifically linked to causing dental caries?

    <p>Streptococcus mutans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary methods of transmission for Listeria monocytogenes?

    <p>Consumption of contaminated raw milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does pasteurization play in food safety concerning Brucella sp.?

    <p>It kills the bacteria present in raw milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common prevention method for Clostridial food poisoning?

    <p>Practicing good hand hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is associated with Botulism caused by Clostridium botulinum?

    <p>Flaccid paralysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option is a common preventive measure against Salmonella infections?

    <p>Cooking meat thoroughly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment is commonly ineffective for Staphylococcal food poisoning?

    <p>Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended antibiotic treatment for Listeriosis?

    <p>Ampicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of gingivitis?

    <p>Normal indigenous microbiota</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microorganism is responsible for cholera?

    <p>Vibrio cholerae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is NOT caused by normal indigenous microbiota?

    <p>Botulism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of foods are commonly associated with Clostridial food poisoning?

    <p>Protein-rich foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment is specifically recommended for Gas Gangrene caused by Clostridium perfringens?

    <p>Antibiotics and possible amputation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic symptom of food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus?

    <p>Diarrhea and vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Oral Cavities

    • Streptococcus mutans & Streptococcus sobrinus contribute to dental caries.
      • Characterized by toothache, sensitivity, and pain while eating or drinking.
      • Treatment includes fluoride treatment, fillings, or extraction.
      • Prevention relies on practicing good oral hygiene and regular dental exams.

    Gingivitis and Periodontitis

    • Caused by normal indigenous microbiota in the oral cavity.
    • Gingivitis features swollen, soft, red, and bleeding gums.
    • Periodontitis presents as swollen, bright red, tender gums pulling away from teeth.
    • Both are treated by cleaning the teeth to remove plaque or pockets of bacteria.
    • Prevention involves good oral hygiene and regular dental exams.

    Foodborne and Waterborne Bacterial Infections

    • Staphylococcus aureus causes staphylococcal food poisoning (noninflammatory gastroenteritis).

      • Symptoms include abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
      • Transmission occurs through improperly handled or stored food.
      • Typically resolves without treatment.
      • Prevention hinges on good hand hygiene and avoiding suspect foods.

    • Clostridium perfringens is responsible for clostridial food poisoning (noninflammatory gastroenteritis).

      • Characterized by abdominal cramping and watery diarrhea.
      • Transmission occurs through protein-rich foods improperly handled or stored.
      • Usually resolves without treatment.
      • Prevention involves practicing good hand hygiene and avoiding suspect foods.

    • Clostridium perfringens also causes gas gangrene, a soilborne disease.

      • Presents as a foul odor, intense pain, and swelling at the wound site.
      • Transmission involves soil and endogenous transfer through open wounds.
      • Treatment includes antibiotics (cephalosporin), amputation, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
      • Prevention entails proper wound cleaning and debridement.

    • Bacillus cereus causes food poisoning (noninflammatory gastroenteritis).

      • Symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting.
      • Transmission occurs through contaminated meats, cream sauces, and starchy foods.
      • Usually resolves without treatment.
      • Prevention involves avoiding suspect foods.

    • Clostridium botulinum causes botulism (noninflammatory gastroenteritis).

      • Presents with difficulty breathing or swallowing, slurred speech, blurred vision, and flaccid paralysis.
      • Transmission can occur via contaminated canned food or wounds.
      • Treatment includes antitoxin and breathing assistance.
      • Prevention encompasses practicing good home canning, proper food storage, and avoiding honey in infants.

    • Vibrio cholerae is the causative agent for cholera (waterborne, inflammatory gastroenteritis).

      • Characterized by severe watery diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, and dehydration.
      • Transmission occurs through contaminated water.
      • Treatment involves oral rehydration therapy and antibiotics.
      • Prevention relies on hand hygiene and avoiding untreated water.

    • Clostridium difficile is a significant cause of pseudomembranous colitis (severe colon infection).

      • Presents with watery diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite, nausea, dehydration, and abdominal pain.
      • Transmission occurs indirectly through contaminated hands or fomites.
      • Treatment involves stopping antibiotic therapy and administering anticlostridial antibiotics.
      • Prevention entails practicing good hand hygiene and disinfecting bathroom and kitchen surfaces with bleach.

    • Listeria monocytogenes causes listeriosis (foodborne, inflammatory gastroenteritis).

      • Symptoms include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of appetite, loss of balance, and convulsions.
      • Transmission occurs through fecal-contaminated food, water, and milk.
      • Treatment involves ampicillin.
      • Prevention involves hand hygiene and proper food washing and preservation.

    • Brucella sp. is responsible for brucellosis (inflammatory gastroenteritis).

      • Presents with flu-like symptoms, backache, joint pain, and chills.
      • Transmission occurs through skin abrasions and raw dairy foods.
      • Treatment includes doxycycline with gentamicin.
      • Prevention involves avoiding raw dairy foods, cooking meat thoroughly, and wearing gloves.

    • Salmonella typhi causes typhoid fever (invasive gastroenteritis).

      • Characterized by bloody stools, abdominal pain, fever, lethargy, and delirium.
      • Transmission occurs through contaminated sewage or individuals shedding cells.
      • Treatment involves antibiotics.
      • Prevention includes avoiding risky foods and drinks, as well as vaccination.

    • Salmonella serotypes cause salmonellosis (foodborne, invasive gastroenteritis).

      • Presents with fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps.
      • Transmission can occur through various foods and live animals via the fecal-oral route.
      • Treatment includes fluid replacement (IV) and antibiotic therapy.
      • Prevention involves hand hygiene and proper food preparation.

    • Shigella sonnei or Shigella dysenteria causes shigellosis (foodborne and waterborne, invasive gastroenteritis).

      • Characterized by diarrhea and dysentery (bloody and mucus-filled stool).
      • Transmission occurs through contaminated food and water.
      • Treatment includes antibiotics and fluid and salt replacement.
      • Prevention involves good hand hygiene.

    • Campylobacter jejuni causes campylobacteriosis (foodborne, invasive gastroenteritis).

      • Presents with diarrhea and fever.
      • Transmission occurs through contaminated food and water, commonly poultry.
      • Treatment may be unnecessary or involve antibiotics for prolonged illnesses.
      • Prevention involves hand hygiene and proper food preparation.

    • Helicobacter pylori is associated with gastric ulcer disease (invasive gastroenteritis).

      • Symptoms include aching or burning abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting with or without blood, bloating, and bloody stool.
      • Transmission is unknown but may be person-to-person through saliva.
      • Treatment involves antibiotics and acid-suppressing medications.
      • Prevention includes hand hygiene and avoiding sharing utensils and glasses.

    • Vibrio sp. cause vibriosis (foodborne, inflammatory gastroenteritis).

      • Presents with abdominal cramping, watery diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and fever.
      • Transmission occurs through contaminated seafood, particularly oysters.
      • Treatment may be unnecessary or involve antibiotics for prolonged illnesses.
      • Prevention involves thoroughly cooking seafood and avoiding raw oysters and clams.

    • Escherichia coli serotypes cause various types of gastroenteritis:

      • Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), also known as traveler’s diarrhea, is characterized by diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, cramps, and a low-grade fever.
      • Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) typically affects infants and presents similar symptoms to ETEC.
      • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC), especially the O157:H7 strain, causes hemorrhagic colitis with severe bloody diarrhea.

    Oral Cavities

    • Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus are associated with dental caries, causing toothache, sensitivity and pain when drinking/eating.
    • A variety of species are associated with gingivitis and periodontitis.
      • Gingivitis presents as swollen, soft, red and bleeding gums.
      • Periodontitis presents as swollen, bright red, tender gums pulled away from teeth.

    Foodborne Bacterial

    • Staphylococcus aureus is associated with Staphylococcal food poisoning (Foodborne, Noninflammatory Gastroenteritis)
      • Symptoms include abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
      • Transmission occurs through improperly handled or stored food.
      • This is caused by enterotoxin and is considered food intoxication.
      • Incubation period is 1-6 hours.
    • Clostridium perfringens is associated with Clostridial food poisoning (FOODBORNE, Noninflammatory Gastroenteritis)
      • Symptoms include abdominal cramping and watery diarrhea.
      • Transmission occurs through protein-rich foods improperly handled or stored.
      • This is caused by enterotoxin and is considered food intoxication.
      • Incubation period is 8-24 hours.
    • Bacillus cereus is associated with food poisoning (Foodborne, Noninflammatory Gastroenteritis)
      • Symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting.
      • Transmission occurs through contaminated meats, cream sauces, and starchy foods.
      • This is caused by enterotoxin and is considered food intoxication.
    • Clostridium botulinum is associated with Botulism (Foodborne and wound, Noninflammatory Gastroenteritis)
      • Symptoms include difficulty breathing or swallowing, slurred speech, blurred vision, and flaccid paralysis.
      • Transmission occurs through contaminated canned food or wounds.
      • This is caused by neurotoxin and is considered food intoxication.
      • It is the most powerful toxin known to science.
    • Vibrio cholerae is associated with Cholera (Waterborne, Inflammatory Gastroenteritis)
      • Symptoms include severe watery diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, and dehydration.
      • Transmission occurs through contaminated water.
      • It is considered food infection, caused by enterotoxin.
    • Vibrio sp. is associated with Vibriosis (Foodborne, Inflammatory Gastroenteritis)
      • Symptoms include abdominal cramping, watery diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and fever.
      • Transmission occurs through contaminated seafood, particularly oysters.
      • This is considered food infection.
    • Escherichia coli has several serotypes associated with different types of gastroenteritis:
      • Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is also known as Traveler's disease.
        • Symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, cramps, and low-grade fever.
        • Transmission occurs through contaminated food or water.
        • This is considered food infection, caused by enterotoxin.
      • Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) is commonly found in infants.
        • Symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, cramps, and low-grade fever.
        • Transmission occurs through contaminated food or water.
        • This is considered food infection, caused by enterotoxin.
      • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) is the most common O157:H7 serotype.
        • Symptoms include hemorrhagic colitis and severe bloody diarrhea.
        • Transmission occurs through undercooked ground beef and contaminated fruits/vegetables.
        • This is considered food infection, caused by enterotoxin, and cytotoxin. Complications can occur in older adults, young adults, and immunocompromised individuals.

    Other Important Bacterial

    • Clostridium difficile, also known as C. Diff, is associated with Inflammatory Gastroenteritis.
      • It is a major cause of pseudomembranous colitis, a severe colon infection.
      • Symptoms include watery diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite, nausea, dehydration, and abdominal pain.
      • Transmission occurs through contaminated hands or fomites.
      • This is considered food infection, caused by enterotoxin and cytotoxin.
      • It is an anaerobic, spore-forming, gram-positive bacillus.
    • Listeria monocytogenes is associated with Listeriosis (Foodborne, Inflammatory Gastroenteritis)
      • Symptoms include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of appetite, loss of balance, and convulsions.
      • Transmission occurs through fecal-contaminated food, water, and milk.
      • This is considered food infection, and it can cause meningitis in immunocompromised individuals.
    • Brucella sp. is associated with Brucellosis (Inflammatory Gastroenteritis).
      • Symptoms include flu-like symptoms, backache, joint pain, and chills.
      • Transmission occurs through skin abrasions and raw dairy foods.
      • This is considered food infection. Pasteurization is an important preventive measure.
    • Salmonella typhi is associated with Typhoid Fever (Invasive Gastroenteritis, Foodborne/waterborne)
      • Symptoms include bloody stools, abdominal pain, fever, lethargy, and delirium.
      • Transmission occurs through contaminated sewage or individuals shedding the bacteria.
      • Prevented through vaccination.
      • This is considered food infection.
    • Salmonella serotypes are associated with Salmonellosis (Foodborne, Invasive Gastroenteritis).
      • Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps.
      • Transmission occurs through a variety of food sources via the fecal-oral route or contact with infected animals.
      • This is considered food infection.
    • Shigella sonnei and Shigella dysenteriae are associated with Shigellosis (Foodborne and waterborne, Invasive Gastroenteritis).
      • Symptoms include diarrhea and dysentery with blood and mucus in the stool.
      • Transmission occurs through contaminated food or water.
      • This is considered food infection, caused by shiga toxin.
      • S. dysenteriae causes epidemics in developing countries.
    • Campylobacter jejuni is associated with Campylobacteriosis (Foodborne, Invasive Gastroenteritis).
      • Symptoms include diarrhea and fever.
      • Transmission occurs through contaminated food or water, often from poultry.
      • This is the most common cause of bacterial gastroenteritis in the US.
      • This is considered food infection caused by enterotoxin.
    • Helicobacter pylori is associated with Gastric Ulcer Disease (Unknown source, Invasive Gastroenteritis).
      • Symptoms include aching or burning abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting with or without blood, bloating, and bloody stool.
      • Transmission is unknown but possibly due to person-to-person direct or indirect saliva contact.
      • This is considered food infection caused by cytotoxin.
      • This bacteria produces urease, which splits urea into ammonia and CO2.

    Oral Cavities

    • Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus: Cause dental caries (tooth decay).

      • Symptoms: Toothache, sensitivity, pain when drinking or eating.
      • Transmission: Normal indigenous microbiota.
      • Treatment: Fluoride treatment, fillings, extraction.
      • Prevention: Practicing good oral hygiene, regular dental exams.

    • Variety of species: Cause gingivitis and periodontitis.

      • Gingivitis: Swollen, soft, red, and bleeding gums.
      • Periodontitis: Swollen, bright red, tender gums pulled away from teeth.
      • Transmission: Normal indigenous microbiota.
      • Treatment: Cleaning of teeth to remove plaque for gingivitis, and cleaning pockets of bacteria for periodontitis.
      • Prevention: Practicing good oral hygiene, regular dental exams.
      • Plaque is a type of biofilm.

    Foodborne Bacteria

    • Staphylococcus aureus: Causes staphylococcal food poisoning (foodborne, noninflammatory gastroenteritis).

      • Symptoms: Abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
      • Transmission: Food improperly handled or stored.
      • Treatment: Illness usually resolves without treatment.
      • Prevention: Good hand hygiene, avoiding suspect foods.
      • Incubation: 1-6 hours.

    • Clostridium perfringens: Causes clostridial food poisoning (foodborne, noninflammatory gastroenteritis) and gas gangrene (soilborne disease).

      • Food poisoning: Symptoms include abdominal cramping and watery diarrhea.
        • Transmission: Protein-rich foods improperly handled or stored.
        • Treatment: Illness usually resolves without treatment.
        • Prevention: Practicing good hand hygiene, avoiding suspect foods.
        • Incubation: 8-24 hours.
      • Gas gangrene: Symptoms include foul odor, intense pain, and swelling at the wound site.
        • Transmission: Soil, endogenous transfer (spores enter through open wounds).
        • Treatment: Antibiotics, amputation, hyperbaric oxygen chamber.
        • Prevention: Tissue debridement, cleaning wounds.
        • Alpha-toxin (most important of the 12 exotoxins) damages and lyses blood cells.

    • Bacillus cereus: Causes food poisoning (foodborne, noninflammatory gastroenteritis).

      • Symptoms: Diarrhea, vomiting.
      • Transmission: Contaminated meats, cream sauces, starchy foods.
      • Treatment: Illness usually resolves without treatment.
      • Prevention: Avoid suspect foods.

    • Clostridium botulinum: Causes botulism (foodborne and wound, noninflammatory gastroenteritis).

      • Symptoms: Difficulty breathing or swallowing, slurred speech, blurred vision, flaccid paralysis.
      • Transmission: Contaminated canned food, wounds.
      • Treatment: Antitoxin, breathing assist.
      • Prevention: Practicing good home canning, proper food storage, avoiding honey in infants.
      • Botulinum toxin: Most powerful toxin known to science (neurotoxin, food intoxication).

    • Vibrio cholerae: Causes cholera (waterborne, inflammatory gastroenteritis).

      • Symptoms: Severe watery diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, dehydration.
      • Transmission: Waterborne.
      • Treatment: Oral rehydration therapy, antibiotics.
      • Prevention: Hand hygiene, avoid untreated water.
      • Enterotoxin, food infection.

    • Vibrio sp.: Causes vibriosis (foodborne, inflammatory gastroenteritis).

      • Symptoms: Abdominal cramping, watery diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever.
      • Transmission: Contaminated seafood (oysters).
      • Treatment: None or antibiotic therapy for prolonged illness.
      • Prevention: Cooking seafood thoroughly, avoiding raw oysters and clams.

    Escherichia coli Serotypes

    • Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) (Traveler’s disease): Causes inflammatory gastroenteritis.

      • Symptoms: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, cramps, low-grade fever.
      • Transmission: Foodborne or waterborne.
      • Treatment: Illness usually resolves without treatment.
      • Prevention: Avoid suspect foods and untreated water.
      • Enterotoxin, food infection.

    • Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC): Causes inflammatory gastroenteritis.

      • Symptoms: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, cramps, low-grade fever.
      • Transmission: Foodborne or waterborne.
      • Treatment: Illness usually resolves without treatment.
      • Prevention: Avoid suspect foods and untreated water.
      • Mostly in infants.
      • Enterotoxin, food infection.

    • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC): Causes invasive gastroenteritis.

      • Symptoms: Hemorrhagic colitis, severe bloody diarrhea.
      • Transmission: Undercooked ground beef, contaminated fruits/veggies.
      • Treatment: Resolves in 5-10 days for uncomplicated cases.
      • Prevention: Good hand hygiene and food preparation.
      • Food infection, enterotoxin, cytotoxin.
      • Complications develop in older adults, young adults, and immunocompromised patients.

    Other Bacteria

    • Clostridium difficile (C.Diff): Causes inflammatory gastroenteritis.

      • Symptoms: Watery diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite, nausea, dehydration, abdominal pain.
      • Transmission: Indirect from contaminated hands or fomites.
      • Treatment: Stopping antibiotic therapy, anticlostridial antibiotic therapy.
      • Prevention: Good hand hygiene, keeping bathrooms and kitchens disinfected.
      • Enterotoxin, cytotoxin, food infection.
      • Anaerobic, spore-forming, gram-positive bacillus.

    • Listeria monocytogenes: Causes listeriosis (foodborne, inflammatory gastroenteritis).

      • Symptoms: Headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of appetite, loss of balance, convulsions.
      • Transmission: Fecal-contaminated food, water, milk.
      • Treatment: Ampicillin.
      • Prevention: Hand hygiene, washing and preserving food properly.
      • Can cause meningitis in immunocompromised patients.
      • Food infection.

    • Brucella sp.: Causes brucellosis (inflammatory gastroenteritis).

      • Symptoms: Flu-like symptoms, backache, joint pain, chills.
      • Transmission: Skin abrasion, raw dairy foods.
      • Treatment: Doxycycline with gentamicin.
      • Prevention: Avoiding raw dairy foods, cooking meat thoroughly, wearing gloves.
      • Pasteurization can prevent infection.
      • Food infection.

    Salmonella

    • Salmonella typhi: Causes typhoid fever (invasive gastroenteritis, foodborne/waterborne).

      • Symptoms: Bloody stools, abdominal pain, fever, lethargy, delirium.
      • Transmission: Person shedding cells or contaminated sewage.
      • Treatment: Antibiotics.
      • Prevention: Avoid risky foods and drinks, vaccination (contains dead or attenuated S.typhi or polysaccharides from S.typhi capsule).
      • Food infection.
      • 5 Fs: Flies, food, fingers, feces, fomites.

    • Salmonella serotypes: Cause salmonellosis (foodborne, invasive gastroenteritis).

      • Symptoms: Fever, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps.
      • Transmission: Broad variety of foods, fecal-oral route, or live animals.
      • Treatment: Fluid replacement, antibiotic therapy.
      • Prevention: Hand hygiene, good food preparation.
      • Food infection.

    • Shigella sonnei or Shigella dysenteria: Causes shigellosis (foodborne and waterborne, invasive gastroenteritis).

      • Symptoms: Diarrhea, dysentery (infection of the intestines resulting in blood and mucus in the stool).
      • Transmission: Foodborne and waterborne.
      • Treatment: Antibiotics, fluid and salt replacement.
      • Prevention: Good hand hygiene.
      • Exotoxin, food infection.
      • S. dysenteriae causes epidemics in developing countries.
      • Shiga toxin production in the intestinal epithelium triggers gastroenteritis.
      • Primarily caused by Shigella sonnei in the US.

    • Campylobacter jejuni: Causes campylobacteriosis (foodborne, invasive gastroenteritis).

      • Symptoms: Diarrhea, fever.
      • Transmission: Contaminated foods or water (fecal-oral route - usually poultry).
      • Treatment: None or antibiotic therapy for prolonged illnesses.
      • Prevention: Hand hygiene and food preparation.
      • Enterotoxin, food infection.
      • Most common in the summer.
      • Most common cause of bacterial gastroenteritis in the US.

    • Helicobacter pylori: Causes gastric ulcer disease (unknown source, invasive gastroenteritis).

      • Symptoms: Aching or burning pain in the abdomen, nausea, vomiting, bloating, bloody stool.
      • Transmission: Unknown, but may be person-to-person via direct or indirect saliva contact.
      • Treatment: Antibiotics, acid suppression medications.
      • Prevention: Hand hygiene, no sharing utensils or glasses.
      • Cytotoxin, food infection.
      • Produces urease which splits urea into ammonia and CO2 (patients with H. pylori can have ammonia breath).

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