Module 6 - Interactive Reading EC
c.
Annully, more than __________ Campylobacter cases in the United States are reported to the CDC by healthcare workers. a. 100 b. 7,500 c. 10,000 d. 75,000
a.
Botulism is caused by a toxin a. produced by bacteria. b. produced by a virus. c. naturally occuring in soil. d. spread by wild animals.
c.
Death from botulism toxin is caused by a. Kidney failure b. Internal hemorrage c. Paralysis and respiratory failure d. Severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
a. b. d.
Factors that make it easy for food handlers to transmit Shigella include: a. Foodhandlers may have no symtoms and not know they are infected b. Very few bacteria are needed to transmit an infection c. Laboratory tests to confirm a Shigellosis infection are difficult to perform d. Not washing hands properly after using the bathroom is sufficient contaminate food or beverages [mark all correct answers]
c.
Following infection with Salmonella, symptoms usually occur a. Immediately b. Within 2 - 5 hours c. Within 12 hours - 3 days d. Within 2 - 5 days
d.
How many cases of E. coli O 157:H7 are estimated to occur in the United States each year? a. 61 b. 7,300 c. 61,000 d. 73,000
d.
How many cases of Shigella are estimated to occur in the United States each year? a. 400 b. 4000 c. 40,000 d. 400,000
b.
How many people die from Salmonellosis each year in the United States according to CDC estimates? a. 100 b. 1,000 c. 40,000 d. 1,400,000
1. a 2. c 3. b
Match the items.The task is to match the lettered items with the correct numbered items. Appearing below is a list of lettered items. Following that is a list of numbered items. Each numbered item is followed by a drop-down. Select the letter in the drop down that best matches the numbered item with the lettered alternatives. a. Can severely damage the lining of intestines and kidneys and cause kidney failure in children b. Can result in persistent diarrhea (2 weeks or more) and transmitted to humans through contaminated water or contact with infected animals c. Causes "travelers" diarrhea transmitted through contaminated of food and water often in developing countries 1. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) 2. Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) 3. Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC)
a. b. d. e.
Modes of transmission for E. coli can include which of the following: a. Undercooked or raw beef b. Alfalfa Spouts and lettuce c. Pasturized milk d. Swimming in sewage-contaminated water e. Direct contact with an infected family member or child in a child care center [mark all correct answers]
a. b. c. e.
Patients infected with Campylobacteriosis may present without clinical symptoms; however, if symptoms are present, they include: a. Bloody diarhea b. Nasuea and vomiting c. Fever d. Skin rash e. Tiredness [mark all correct answers]
b.
People infected with Campylobacter and are suffering from diarrhea should a. eat a diet low in fat b. drink plenty of water c. be screened for Guillain-Barr� Syndrome d. seek medical care immediately
a. b. c. d.
Potential sources of Salmonella include: a. Consumption of raw poultry or beef b. Eating raw eggs in salad dressing, cookie dough, or eggnog c. Raw alfalfa sprouts and unwashed fruit d. Handling of pets, particularly reptiles such as snakes, turtles, and lizards e. Contaminated well water [mark all correct answers]
a. b. c. e.
Symptoms of Norovirus infection may include: a. Acute-onset vomiting b. Nausea c. Low-grade fever d. Bloody diarrhea with severe abdominal cramps e. Watery non-bloody diarrhea with abdominal cramps [mark all correct answers]
F
T or F Although a few E. coli strains are harmless, the majority of E. coli strains are capable of causing both intestinal and urinary-genital tract infections.
F
T or F Botulism is commonly spread from person to person via the fecal-oral route
T
T or F Noroviruses are highly contagious and as few as 10 viral particles may be sufficient to infect an individual.
T
T or F Pasturization is an effective tool in helping to preventing transmission of bacterial foodborne pathogens in milk and fruit juices.
T
T or F The cornerstone of preventing Shigella outbreaks is good hygiene practices such as disinfecting diaper changing areas, and washing hands with soap and water after using the bathroom, and before preparing food and beverages.
c. d.
Treatment for norovirus gastroenteritis includes: a. Administration of antibiotics b. Antidiarrheals to prevent dehydration c. Oral fluid administration d. Intravenous fluid administration [mark all correct answers]
a.
Using antidiarrheal medications for Shigellosis may a. make the illness worse b. inhibit antibiotic effectiveness c. prevent Reiter's syndrome d. reduce life-threatening fluid loss
c.
Which strain of Campylobacter is the leading cause of bacterial diarrheal illness in the United States? a. Campylobacter coli b. Campylobacter fetus c. Campylobacter jejuni
