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