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Shiga
Contributed by: Miller
  • 1. What is Shiga toxin associated with?
A) Parasite infections
B) E. coli infections
C) Fungal infections
D) Viral infections
  • 2. Which bacteria primarily produce Shiga toxin?
A) Shigella dysenteriae
B) Listeria
C) Salmonella
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) Kidneys
B) Liver
C) Heart
D) Lungs
  • 6. Which of the following is a complication of hemolytic uremic syndrome?
A) Heart attack
B) Liver cirrhosis
C) Kidney failure
D) Stroke
  • 7. How can Shiga toxin be detected?
A) Skin biopsy
B) Blood test only
C) Stool testing
D) Urine analysis
  • 8. What is the incubation period for Shiga toxin-related illness?
A) 10 to 14 days
B) 1 to 2 days
C) 4 to 6 weeks
D) 3 to 10 days
  • 9. How is Shiga toxin different from other bacterial toxins?
A) It produces gas
B) It causes cell lysis
C) It forms spores
D) It inhibits protein synthesis
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