Foodborne Infectious Diseases

Description: This quiz assesses your knowledge of Foodborne Infectious Diseases.
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Which of the following is a common symptom of foodborne illness?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are all common symptoms of foodborne illness.

What is the most common type of foodborne illness?

  1. Salmonella

  2. E. coli

  3. Campylobacter

  4. Norovirus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Norovirus is the most common type of foodborne illness, causing an estimated 19 to 21 million illnesses in the United States each year.

Which of the following foods is most commonly associated with Salmonella outbreaks?

  1. Eggs

  2. Poultry

  3. Beef

  4. Pork


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eggs are the most commonly associated food with Salmonella outbreaks.

What is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by E. coli?

  1. E. coli O157:H7

  2. E. coli O121

  3. E. coli O104:H4

  4. E. coli O111


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

E. coli O157:H7 is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by E. coli.

Which of the following foods is most commonly associated with Campylobacter outbreaks?

  1. Poultry

  2. Beef

  3. Pork

  4. Seafood


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Poultry is the most commonly associated food with Campylobacter outbreaks.

What is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by Listeria monocytogenes?

  1. Listeriosis

  2. Salmonellosis

  3. E. coli infection

  4. Campylobacteriosis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Listeriosis is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by Listeria monocytogenes.

Which of the following foods is most commonly associated with Listeria monocytogenes outbreaks?

  1. Dairy products

  2. Meat

  3. Seafood

  4. Fruits and vegetables


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dairy products are the most commonly associated food with Listeria monocytogenes outbreaks.

What is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by Clostridium botulinum?

  1. Botulism

  2. Salmonella

  3. E. coli infection

  4. Campylobacteriosis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Botulism is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by Clostridium botulinum.

Which of the following foods is most commonly associated with Clostridium botulinum outbreaks?

  1. Canned foods

  2. Meat

  3. Seafood

  4. Fruits and vegetables


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Canned foods are the most commonly associated food with Clostridium botulinum outbreaks.

What is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

  1. Staphylococcal food poisoning

  2. Salmonella

  3. E. coli infection

  4. Campylobacteriosis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Staphylococcal food poisoning is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

Which of the following foods is most commonly associated with Staphylococcus aureus outbreaks?

  1. Meat

  2. Dairy products

  3. Seafood

  4. Fruits and vegetables


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meat is the most commonly associated food with Staphylococcus aureus outbreaks.

What is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by Bacillus cereus?

  1. Bacillus cereus food poisoning

  2. Salmonella

  3. E. coli infection

  4. Campylobacteriosis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bacillus cereus food poisoning is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by Bacillus cereus.

Which of the following foods is most commonly associated with Bacillus cereus outbreaks?

  1. Rice

  2. Meat

  3. Dairy products

  4. Fruits and vegetables


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rice is the most commonly associated food with Bacillus cereus outbreaks.

What is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by Vibrio cholerae?

  1. Cholera

  2. Salmonella

  3. E. coli infection

  4. Campylobacteriosis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cholera is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by Vibrio cholerae.

Which of the following foods is most commonly associated with Vibrio cholerae outbreaks?

  1. Seafood

  2. Meat

  3. Dairy products

  4. Fruits and vegetables


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Seafood is the most commonly associated food with Vibrio cholerae outbreaks.

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