NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
MICROBIOLOGY
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Question
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food poisoning is caused by a
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bacteria
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virus
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fungi
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prion
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Food poisoning is an illness caused by eating contaminated food. It’s not usually serious and most people get better within a few days without treatment. In most cases of food poisoning, the food is contaminated by bacteria, such as salmonella or Escherichia coli (E. coli), or a virus, such as the norovirus.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most common types of foodborne illness are: bacterial eg Salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli and Listeria.
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