Staphylococcal Food Poisoning Quiz
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What percentage of S. aureus strains express enterotoxin, leading to rapid action of the toxin?

  • 30%
  • 20%
  • Nearly 50% (correct)
  • 75%
  • What is the incubation period for food poisoning caused by pathogens that liberate preformed toxins in food?

  • 12–24 hours
  • 1–6 hours (correct)
  • 48–72 hours
  • 24–48 hours
  • What is the site of action of Staphylococcal food poisoning enterotoxin?

  • Central nervous system
  • Vagus nerve and the vomiting center of the brain (correct)
  • Gastrointestinal tract
  • Peripheral nervous system
  • How is Staphylococcal food poisoning usually caused?

    <p>Contamination of food from infected human carriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if food is left for a long time after cooking in the case of Staphylococcal food poisoning?

    <p>Organisms get an opportunity to multiply and produce enterotoxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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