Toxins
This bacterial toxin causes the efflux of ions that results in deadly dehydration.
What is cholera toxin?
A major source of gastroenteritis due to S. enterica arises from this common practice that is actively discouraged.
What is washing raw chicken?
Pseudomembranous colitis is associated with this pathogen.
What is C. difficile?
Prudent use of antibiotics prevents the development of this infection.
What is C. difficile infection (CDI)?
This is the primary treatment for sufferers of cholera.
What is rehydration?
The name of the toxin subunits produced by C. difficile.
What are TcdA and TcdB?
A recent widespread outbreak of C. jejuni was associated with this US petsore chain.
What is Petland?
This intestinal disease can lead to kidney failure and death.
What is cholera?
Pregnant women are advised to heat deli meats to prevent disease due to this pathogen.
What is L. monocytogenes?
For those with mild symptoms of listeriosis, this is the recommended course of treatment.
What is supportive care/no antibiotics?
This toxin attacks the nervous system, prevening muscle contraction.
What is botulism toxin?
The spores for this pathogen often germinate in foods preserved by home canning.
What is C. botulinum?
This disease is characterized by a flaccid paralysis.
What is botulism?
Infection by this s-shaped bacterium can be prevented through safe food handling and good hygiene.
What is C. jejuni?
Those infected with this disease should not use antibiotic therapy because it increases
duration and frequency of the disease.
What is salmonellosis?
This toxin is shared by S. enterica and C. jejuni.
What is cytolethal distending toxin?
The source of the Golden Square V. cholerae outbreak was identified by this physician.
Who was Dr. John Snow?
Sepsis is a complication of this food-borne disease.
What is listeriosis?
Hand sanitizer is not an effective measure against pathogens with this characteristic.
What are spore-forming bacteria?
This treatment for botulism is produced in horses.
What is botulism anti-toxin?
The toxin produced by C. difficile targets this cellular protein, causing depolymerization resulting in cell rounding and death.
What is actin?
Ready-to-eat foods are considered high-risk for this invasive pathogen.
What is L. monocytogenes?
Mary Mallon was made famous as an asymptomatic carrier of this infection.
What is Typhoid Fever?
What is V. cholerae?
This treatment is reserved for severe, recurrent cases of CDI.
What is Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT)?