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