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