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