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In what way is the ingested agent responsible for adult botulism
different from that responsible for infant botulism? Why?
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In both adult and infant botulism, the effects are caused by the botulinum toxin and the symptoms of flaccid paralysis are similar.
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- Why does Helicobacter pylori cause ulceractions in the lining of the Stomach? 1)The microbes secrete a toxin that prevents the host from detecting invasion of the microbe and thus allows it to thrive in the stomach and damage the host cells. 2)After invasion of the microbe in the cells lining the stomach, they are no longer able to produce mucous to protect the host cells from acid erosion 3)The microbe produces an enzyme that causes the cell to produce potent digestive enzymes that erode the stomach lining. 4)Once the microbe has entered the stomach, it releases digestive enzymes that degrade the mucous secreting cells.What is botulism?If there is a causal relationship between the presence of H. pylori and ulcers, how might you explain that 50% of the patients with a normal endoscopic examination were infected with the bacteria?
- Account for the fact that boiling does not destroy botulism spores but does inactivate botulinum toxin.Which of the following statements about listeriosis is false?(a) The causative agent, Listeria monocytogens, can befound in many types of food .(b) When pregnant women are infected with Listeria mono-cytogens, the bacteria may cause fetal damage or death.(c) Bacteriophages can be used to eliminate Listeria oncontaminated food.(d) Infection with Listeria monocytogens rarely results inmeningitis.(e) Listeria L-forms lack cell walls and are able to persistinside of macrophages after phagocytosis.Which statement among A-E is false concerning digestive system and gastrointestinal (GI) tract infections? A) O The more severe forms of gastroenteritis, like dysentery, produce abdominal cramps, fever, and blood. B) ORehydration and electrolyte replacement are typically the treatment for those with GI tract infections. C) O Invasive GI tract infections are caused by intracellular pathogens such as Salmonella and certain E coli. D) O Among protozoal pathogens, Giardia is a major cause of gastroenteritis. E) O Most GI tract infections are due to viruses. F) OA-E are all correct.
- Which of the following statements about botulism is true?a) It is caused by Bacillus botulinum, an obligate aerobe.b) The toxin is heat-resistant, withstanding temperatures of 100 8 C.c) The organism that causes botulism can cause disease withoutencountering the immune response.d) Vaccinations are routinely given to prevent botulism.e) Symptoms of botulism include uncontrolled contraction of muscles.Which of these statements concerning foodborne botulism is false?a) It is not a central nervous system infection.b) Blurred vision is an early symptom.c) Food can taste normal but still cause botulism.d) Treatment is based on choosing the correct antibiotic.e) Control of the disease depends largely on proper food-canning techniques.All of the following pertain to listeriosis, except 1) intrauterine infection usually results in fetal death. 2) enterotoxin of the organism causes symptoms. 3) it causes a serious septicemia and meningitis in the elderly, immunocompromised, and infants. U 4) it causes symptoms of fever, diarrhea, and sore throat. 5) adequate pasteurization and thorough cooking of food can improve prevention.