5 Questions
What percentage of S. aureus strains express enterotoxin, leading to rapid action of the toxin?
Nearly 50%
What is the incubation period for food poisoning caused by pathogens that liberate preformed toxins in food?
1–6 hours
What is the site of action of Staphylococcal food poisoning enterotoxin?
Vagus nerve and the vomiting center of the brain
How is Staphylococcal food poisoning usually caused?
Contamination of food from infected human carriers
What can happen if food is left for a long time after cooking in the case of Staphylococcal food poisoning?
Organisms get an opportunity to multiply and produce enterotoxin
Test your knowledge of Staphylococcal food poisoning with this quiz. Learn about the pathogens that liberate preformed toxins in food and their short incubation period. Identify the symptoms and sources of contamination, including S. aureus enterotoxin and Bacillus cereus emetic toxin.
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