Foodborne bacterial pathogens US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Foodborne bacterial pathogens Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: In addition to S. pneumoniae infection, meningitis in the elderly is also commonly caused by infection with gram negative rods and _____
Answer: Listeria monocytogenes
Flashcard 2: Which form of E. coli does not ferment sorbitol?_____
Answer: Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC)
Flashcard 3: Which bacteria is commonly transmitted via improper canning of food?_____
Answer: Clostridium botulinum
Flashcard 4: Which bacteria is the 3rd-most common cause of neonatal meningitis?_____
Answer: Listeria monocytogenes
Flashcard 5: Which bacteria produces Shiga-like toxin (verotoxin)?_____
Answer: Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC)
Flashcard 6: Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus are associated with consumption of _____
Answer: contaminated seafood
Flashcard 7: What food source is associated with Bacillus cereus food poisoning?_____
Answer: Reheated rice
Flashcard 8: Which form of E. coli presents with dysentery (bloody, mucousy diarrhea)?_____
Answer: Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC)
Flashcard 9: Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Answer: Ricketsia rickettsii
Extra: headache; fever; rash beginning in wrists and ankles, progresses to trunk, palms, and soles doxycycline
Flashcard 10: epidemic typhus
Answer: Rickettsia prowazeckii
Extra: rash that begins centrally and spreads but spares palms and soles doxycycline
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