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