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Infections of the Gastrointestinal System

Description: Infections of the Gastrointestinal System
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Which of the following is a common cause of traveler's diarrhea?

  1. Escherichia coli

  2. Salmonella

  3. Shigella

  4. Campylobacter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Escherichia coli is a common cause of traveler's diarrhea, especially in developing countries.

What is the most common cause of food poisoning in the United States?

  1. Salmonella

  2. Clostridium perfringens

  3. Staphylococcus aureus

  4. Escherichia coli


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salmonella is the most common cause of food poisoning in the United States, causing an estimated 1 million cases of illness each year.

Which of the following is a symptom of norovirus infection?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Norovirus infection can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.

What is the most common cause of infectious diarrhea in children under 5 years old?

  1. Rotavirus

  2. Shigella

  3. Salmonella

  4. Campylobacter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rotavirus is the most common cause of infectious diarrhea in children under 5 years old, causing an estimated 2 million deaths each year.

Which of the following is a symptom of giardiasis?

  1. Diarrhea

  2. Abdominal pain

  3. Weight loss

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Giardiasis can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and fatigue.

What is the most common cause of amebiasis?

  1. Entamoeba histolytica

  2. Entamoeba dispar

  3. Entamoeba moshkovskii

  4. Entamoeba coli


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Entamoeba histolytica is the most common cause of amebiasis, a parasitic infection of the intestines.

Which of the following is a symptom of cryptosporidiosis?

  1. Diarrhea

  2. Abdominal pain

  3. Nausea

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cryptosporidiosis can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.

What is the most common cause of bacterial dysentery?

  1. Shigella

  2. Salmonella

  3. Campylobacter

  4. Escherichia coli


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shigella is the most common cause of bacterial dysentery, a severe form of diarrhea characterized by bloody stools.

Which of the following is a symptom of cholera?

  1. Diarrhea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Dehydration

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cholera can cause severe diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration, leading to electrolyte imbalances and shock.

What is the most common cause of traveler's diarrhea in developing countries?

  1. Escherichia coli

  2. Salmonella

  3. Shigella

  4. Campylobacter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Escherichia coli is the most common cause of traveler's diarrhea in developing countries, especially in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene.

Which of the following is a symptom of typhoid fever?

  1. Fever

  2. Headache

  3. Muscle aches

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Typhoid fever can cause fever, headache, muscle aches, and abdominal pain.

What is the most common cause of food poisoning in the United States?

  1. Salmonella

  2. Clostridium perfringens

  3. Staphylococcus aureus

  4. Escherichia coli


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salmonella is the most common cause of food poisoning in the United States, causing an estimated 1 million cases of illness each year.

Which of the following is a symptom of norovirus infection?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Norovirus infection can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.

What is the most common cause of infectious diarrhea in children under 5 years old?

  1. Rotavirus

  2. Shigella

  3. Salmonella

  4. Campylobacter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rotavirus is the most common cause of infectious diarrhea in children under 5 years old, causing an estimated 2 million deaths each year.

Which of the following is a symptom of giardiasis?

  1. Diarrhea

  2. Abdominal pain

  3. Weight loss

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Giardiasis can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and fatigue.

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