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