Food Illness – Section 1

1. Which of the following toxin causing botulism is less toxic to human beings?

A. Type A
B. Type B
C. Type C
D. None of these

Correct Answer: B. Type B
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2. Which of the following is a food infection?

A. Salmonellois
B. Botulism
C. Staphylococcal intoxication
D. None of these

Correct Answer: A. Salmonellois
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3. The staphylococcal intoxication refers to the presence of

A. an enterotoxin
B. neurotoxin
C. mycotoxin
D. All of these

Correct Answer: A. an enterotoxin
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4. A bacterial food intoxication refers to

A. illness caused by the presence of pathogens
B. foodborne illness caused by the presence of a bacterial toxin formed in food
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of the above

Correct Answer: B. foodborne illness caused by the presence of a bacterial toxin formed in food
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5. The method of successful treatment of botulism prior to the appearance of botulism symptoms involve the administration of

A. antibiotic
B. analgesic
C. antitoxin
D. antipyretic

Correct Answer: C. antitoxin
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