Bacillus cereus Flashcards
1
Q
what diseases does B. cereus cause?
A
- Food poisoning*
- Ocular infections (following trauma) *
2
Q
what kind of toxins will it produce? what will they lead to?
A
enterotoxins, will lead to vomiting and diarrhea
3
Q
the enterotoxin that causes vomiting (emesis) is?
A
heat stable
4
Q
the enterotoxin that causes diarrhea is?
A
Heat-labile
5
Q
the heat-stable emetic form is found on what foods?
A
Contaminated rice *, potato, pasta and cheese
6
Q
the emetic form of the enterotoxin will lead to vomiting in what time frame?
A
1-6 hours
7
Q
in what foods can the diarrhea form of B. cereus be found?
A
meat, fish, vegetables, or sauces*
8
Q
when does B. cereus cause ocular infections?
A
penetrating injury to the eye with material containing B. cereus spores (fish hook, metal sliver) *
9
Q
What material contains B. cereus spores?
A
fish hook, metal sliver *
