4.4.3 Bacillus cereus Flashcards by Miguel Acosta | Brainscape

Q

Other name for Bacillus cereus?

A

Fried rice bacillus

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What is the virulence factor for B. cereus?

A

Food poisoning

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Food poisoning of B. cereus is cause by?

A

Enterotoxins

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2 types of food poisoning by B. cereus?

A

Diarrheal
Emetic (Vomiting Type)

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Q

What is the incubation for Diarrheal type?

A

8-16 hrs

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What is the incubation for Emetic?

A

1-5 hrs

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What is the duration of illness in Diarrheal type?

A

12-24 hrs

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What is the duration of illness in Emetic?

A

6-24 (9) hrs

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What is the food implicated in Diarrheal type?

A

Meat produces

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What is the food implicated in Emetic?

A

Fried and Boiled rice

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What is the stability to heat in Diarrheal type?

A

Negative

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What is the stability to heat in Emetic

A

Positive

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