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Shiga
  • 1. What is Shiga toxin associated with?
A) Parasite infections
B) Fungal infections
C) E. coli infections
D) Viral infections
  • 2. Which bacteria primarily produce Shiga toxin?
A) Shigella dysenteriae
B) Salmonella
C) Listeria
D) Clostridium
  • 3. What condition can result from Shiga toxin?
A) Meningitis
B) Pneumonia
C) Sepsis
D) Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
  • 4. Which group is at greater risk for severe illness from Shiga toxin?
A) Pregnant women
B) Teenagers
C) Adults over 50
D) Young children
  • 5. Which organ is most affected by hemolytic uremic syndrome?
A) Heart
B) Kidneys
C) Liver
D) Lungs
  • 6. Which of the following is a complication of hemolytic uremic syndrome?
A) Stroke
B) Heart attack
C) Kidney failure
D) Liver cirrhosis
  • 7. How can Shiga toxin be detected?
A) Blood test only
B) Stool testing
C) Urine analysis
D) Skin biopsy
  • 8. What is the incubation period for Shiga toxin-related illness?
A) 1 to 2 days
B) 10 to 14 days
C) 3 to 10 days
D) 4 to 6 weeks
  • 9. How is Shiga toxin different from other bacterial toxins?
A) It forms spores
B) It inhibits protein synthesis
C) It causes cell lysis
D) It produces gas
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