Module 6: Shiga-toxin producing E. coli and Salmonella Flashcards
1
Q
Which serovar of Salmonella is NOT zoonotic?
A
Typhi
2
Q
(T/F) Equipment and wildlife can serve as vectors for Salmonella
A
True
3
Q
(T/F) Non-typhoidal Salmonella is a cause of zoonotic disease globally
A
True
4
Q
What condition is a critically important sequelae of infections caused by Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli?
A
Hemolytic uremic syndrome
5
Q
Why are antibiotics not used as a therapy for infections with Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)?
A
The use of antibiotics can increase the severity of STEC infections
6
Q
(T/F) Cattle are the reservoir for E. coli 0157:H7
A
True
7
Q
(T/F) People can become infected with STECs through contact with animals at petting zoos
A
True
