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