exam 2 Flashcards

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1
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Nematode

A

Roundworm

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2
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Anaisakis simplex

A

Anisakiasis
In raw & undercooked fish
transmitted via larvae in muscle

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3
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Symptoms: tingling in the throat, coughing up worms

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Anisakiasis

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4
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Cryptosporidium parvum

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Cryptosporidiosis
In contaminated water & produce
transmitted via oocysts(egg) in feces

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Symptoms: Watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, weight loss

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Cryptosporidiosis

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Cause of the largest waterborne outbreak in the U.S.
400,000 people affected

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Cryptosporidium parvum

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7
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Parasite that is resistant to chlorination, must be removed by microscopic filters

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Cryptosporidium parvum

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8
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Giardia duodenalis

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Giardiasis
In improperly treated water
Transmitted via oocysts in feces

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9
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Symptoms: loose stool, abdominal cramps, nausea

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Giardiasis

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10
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Parasite in humans & animals, found in freshwater

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Giardia duodenalis

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Trophozoites

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vegetative (not infective), reproducing form of Giardia

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12
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Backpacker’s nemesis

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Giardia can be found in freshwater (streams & lakes)

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13
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Cyclospora caytanensis

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Cyclosporiasis
In improperly treated water, produce (berries, lettuce, & basil)
Transmitted via oocysts in feces

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14
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Symptoms: mild fever, nausea, diarrhea& constipation, abdominal cramps, weight loss, poor appetite

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Cyclosporiasis

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15
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Scombroid Poisoning

A

Scombrotoxin (Histamine) produced by the bacteria Proteus
from the amino acid histidine

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16
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Histamine

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Transmitted through finfish

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17
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Symptoms: reddening of face & neck, sweating, headache, burning or tingling sensation around mouth & throat

A

Histamine

18
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Ciguatera Poisoning

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Ciguatoxin produced by Gambierdiscus toxicus (a harmful algae)

19
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Ciguatoxin

A

Transmitted through predatory fish

20
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Symptoms: reversal of hot & cold sensations, nausea, vomiting, tingling in fingers, lips, or toes, joint & muscle pain

A

Ciguatoxin

21
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Gambierdiscus toxicus

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grows on the surfaces of aquatic plants & dead coral

22
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Clostridium perfringens Gastroenteritis

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Bacteria: Clostridium perfringens
Associated: meat & poultry
grows on high protein

23
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Symptoms: explosive diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, fever & vomiting absent

A

Clostridium perfringens Gastroenteritis

24
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Rods, spore former
Obligate anaerobe
Habitat: soil, air, water, GI tract
Produces exotoxins that are enterotoxins

A

Clostridium perfringens

25
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Saxitoxin
Habitat: colder waters of the Pacific, and New England coast
Foods: clams, mussels, oysters, scallops

A

Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP)

26
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Shellfish Toxins

A

Found in shellfish but the toxins are produced by harmful algae

27
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Symptoms: numbness, tingling of mouth, face, arms, legs, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

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Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP)

28
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Brevetoxin
Habitat: Warmer waters of Gulf & Caribbean
Foods: clams, mussels, oysters

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Neurotoxic Shellfish Poisoning (NSP)

29
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Symptoms: tingling & numbness of lips, throat, etc., dizziness, reversal of hot & cold sensations, vomiting, diarrhea

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Neurotoxic Shellfish Poisoning (NSP)

30
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HAB

A

Harmful algal bloom

31
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Domoic Acid
Habitat: Water of Pacific NW, & E. of Canada
Food: clams, mussels, oysters, scallops

A

Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP)

32
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Symptoms: initially vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, later on, confusion, memory loss, disorientation, seizure, coma

A

Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning

33
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Puffer Fish

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Contains tetrodotoxin, a potent neurotoxin. Found in skin, liver, heart & gonads

34
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Symptoms: Paraesthesia, dizziness, respiratory failure, tremors & paralysis, convulsions, death

A

Fugo Poisoning

35
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Mold can produce toxins called

A

Mycotoxins

36
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Can spoil foods rapidly, may produce a smell or taste of alcohol as it spoils food, may appear pink in discoloration or smell & may bubble

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Yeast

37
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Death cap

A

contains a fatal toxin

38
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Present in certain varieties of wild mushrooms, can cause severe illness, are not destroyed by cooking or freezing

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Amatoxins

39
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Toxic Metals

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Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Cadmium (Cd), Brass

40
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Corrosion Resistant Material (CRM)

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Any material that maintains its original surface characteristics under prolonged exposure to heat, cold and chemicals