WorksheetsSalmonella & C. Difficile Bacteria Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main cause of food poisoning?
Poisonous substances in food
Bacteria, including Salmonella
Chemical contamination
Improper food storage
Where is Salmonella commonly found?
In fish and seafood
In fruits and vegetables
In chickens and other animals
In processed foods
How does Salmonella get into our food and water?
Through chemical contamination
Through air pollution
Through animal waste
Through improper food handling
What can determine whether a person gets sick from ingesting Salmonella?
The temperature of the food
The amount of food consumed
The presence of beneficial bacteria in the gut
The type of animal the Salmonella comes from
How can Salmonella be killed?
By freezing the food
By washing the food with soap
By cooking the food properly
By using chemical disinfectants
Where is Salmonella more likely to be found in humans?
In the guts of healthy individuals
In the blood of healthy individuals
In the microbiomes of sick individuals
In the respiratory system of sick individuals
What are the common symptoms of Salmonella infection?
Fever, cough, and sore throat
Headache, dizziness, and fatigue
Vomiting, diarrhea, and intestinal pain
Muscle aches, joint pain, and rash
In severe cases, where can Salmonella move to and cause severe disease?
The brain
The heart
The liver
The blood
Why were the C. difficile bacteria named 'difficile'?
Because they are difficult to grow in the lab
Because they cause hard-to-treat gut infections
Because they are common in nature
Because they can survive in the human gut
Where are C. difficile bacteria commonly found?
In the air
In the human gut
In the ocean
In the lab
What is the surprising weakness of C. difficile bacteria?
They are easily killed by oxygen
They cannot survive in the human gut
They cannot form protective coverings
They cannot multiply
What happens when sick people take antibiotics?
C. difficile bacteria multiply rapidly
Helpful gut microorganisms are killed
C. difficile bacteria become harmless
The gut lining becomes smooth and healthy
What do C. difficile bacteria do in the gut?
Produce powerful poisons
Eat the dead cells of the gut lining
Escape into the blood
All of the above
What are the most common symptoms of a C. difficile infection?
Bloating, diarrhea, and stomach pain
Fever, headache, and sore throat
Cough, runny nose, and sneezing
Muscle aches, fatigue, and loss of appetite
How can C. difficile infections be treated?
With hand cleaners
With antibiotics
With acids
With oxygen
What can cause a C. difficile infection to come back?
Lack of oxygen
Lack of hand cleaners
Lack of acids
Lack of a normal microbiome
