FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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Pathogens that produce preformed toxins include Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium botulinum, and
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Aspergillus
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norovirus
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Salmonella
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Food poisoning is a toxemia associated with the ingestion of preformed microbial toxins. It is NOT an infection. Since the toxins are ingested preformed and no microbial growth within the human is required, symptomology occurs rapidly, usually within 2-12 hours.
Detailed explanation-2: -Toxins produced by pathogens involved in foodborne diseases are as follows: Cholera toxin (Ctx) ( Vibrio cholerae ), Thermolabile toxin (LT) Thermostable toxin (ST) (Enterotoxigenic E. coli ), Shiga Toxin ( Shigella dysenteriae and E.
Detailed explanation-3: -Norovirus. Salmonella (non-typhoidal) Clostridium perfringens. Campylobacter. Staphylococcus aureus. 19-Dec-2022
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