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Food Bourne Illness Part Two Flashcards

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1
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What type of bacteria is Campylobacter jejuni?

A

Gram-negative curved rods

It is classified as microaerophiles.

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When was Campylobacter jejuni first cultured?

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1980

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What is the main symptom of Campylobacter gastroenteritis?

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Watery diarrhoea

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4
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What is the incidence rate of Campylobacter disease in Scotland?

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117 cases per 100,000 of population per year

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What is the duration of symptoms for Campylobacter gastroenteritis?

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3-10 days

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What type of therapy is typically used for Campylobacter gastroenteritis?

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Supportive therapy

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What is Guillain-Barré syndrome associated with?

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Post-infectious disorder from Campylobacter infection

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What are the main symptoms of E. coli infections?

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Diarrhoea

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What are the six recognized categories of E. coli strains?

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  • Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)
  • Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC)
  • Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC)
  • Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC)
  • Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC)
  • Diffusely adherent E. coli (DAEC)
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What distinguishes Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)?

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Produces one or both enterotoxins responsible for diarrhea

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What is the primary source of E. coli O157:H7?

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Ground meat

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What is the fatality rate associated with Listeria monocytogenes?

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20%

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What is the main transmission route for foodborne diseases?

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Faecal-oral route transmission

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What is the primary cause of Staphylococcal Food Poisoning?

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Heat stable enterotoxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus

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What is the main symptom of Clostridium botulinum poisoning?

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Respiratory paralysis

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What are the two types of illnesses caused by Bacillus cereus?

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  • Emetic illness
  • Diarrhoeal illness
17
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What is the main factor responsible for foodborne disease?

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Poor hygiene/handling food

18
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What is the purpose of the Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) system?

A

To ensure food produced is safe to eat

19
Q

Fill in the blank: Most E. coli strains are _______.

A

non-pathogenic

20
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True or False: Campylobacter jejuni is the only type of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness.

A

False

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