ch41 pt2

Which bacteria is known to cause gastroenteritis from ingestion of contaminated meats, poultry, or eggs?

• Campylobacter jejuni

• Listeria monocytogenes

• Salmonella

• Escherichia coli

How is Campylobacter jejuni primarily transmitted?

• Through contaminated water

• By uncooked or poorly cooked poultry products, or raw milk

• By contact with infected animals

• Through airborne particles

Which group of people is most vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes?

• Healthy adults

• Teenagers

• Pregnant women, the young and old, and immunocompromised individuals

• Athletes

What should at-risk people avoid to prevent Listeria monocytogenes infection?

• Fresh fruits and vegetables

• Soft cheeses, refrigerated smoked meats, deli meats, and undercooked hot dogs

• Grilled chicken and fish

• Whole grain bread

What types of Escherichia coli are known to cause diarrhea?

• Enteropathogenic, enteroinvasive, and enterotoxigenic

• Enterohemorrhagic, enterotoxigenic, and enteroinvasive

• Enteroinvasive, enterotoxigenic, and enteroaggregative

• Enteropathogenic, enteroaggregative, and enterotoxigenic

Which strain of E. coli is thought to have acquired genes from Shigella?

• E. coli 0157:H7

• E. coli 0121:H19

• E. coli 026:H11

• E. coli 0111:H8

What type of toxin is associated with E. coli 0157:H7?

• Shiga-like toxin

• Botulinum toxin

• Cholera toxin

• Diphtheria toxin

Which of the following is NOT a type of organism associated with food-borne infections?

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Protozoan pathogens

• Prions

Which of the following foods is commonly transported and consumed in an uncooked state?

• Pasta

• Sprouts

• Bread

• Rice

What type of food is a concern for food-borne infections due to being consumed uncooked?

• Shellfish and finfish

• Chicken

• Beef

• Pork