Multiple Choice
Later in the evening, after attending a family reunion, several family members went to the emergency department after experiencing nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and severe cramping. The menu included fried chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, deviled eggs, éclairs, and cheesecake. The symptoms appeared about 4 hours after eating. What is the most probable explanation for these symptoms?
A) Staphylococcal food poisoning
B) TSS
C) Toxic epidermal necrolysis
D) Scalded skin syndrome
Correct Answer:
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Q2: Staphylococcal enterotoxin B is linked to<br>A) carbuncles.<br>B)
Q3: The development of staphylococcal infection is determined
Q4: The presence of mecA indicates<br>A) Staphylococcus epidermidis.<br>B)
Q5: The primary reservoir for staphylococci is<br>A) ears.<br>B)
Q7: What are the staphylococcal products that cause
Q8: Staphylococci are catalase-positive, gram-positive cocci that resemble
Q9: Colony characteristics for Staphylococcus aureus on blood
Q10: This staphylococcal species is associated with urinary
Q11: Staphylococci resist the action of inflammatory cells