FDSC 3303 Exam II Questions and Answers Fully Solved Latest Version 2025-2026
What is the name of the bacteria that causes Shigellosis? - Answers Shigella dysentaria
What are common foods associated with Shigellosis? - Answers Foods contaminated by hands
Foods in contact with contaminated water (Produce)
What are common symptoms of Shigellosis? - Answers BLOODY diarrhea
Abdominal cramps and pain
Nausea
Fever (occasional)
Malaise (weakness)
What is the bacteria shape of Shigella dysentaria? - Answers Rod
NO spores formed
What is the habitat for Shigella dysentaria? - Answers GI tract of humans ONLY
What is Shigellosis often called? - Answers "Disease of armies, asylums, and prisons"
Usually in crowded conditions
What is the onset of Shigella? - Answers 1-3 Days
WHat is the duration of Shigella? - Answers 4-7 days
can be indefinite
Characteristic of Shigella? - Answers Low infective dose
as few as 100 cells
4 species
Can use antibiotics
Can become an asymptomatic carrier
How can you prevent the transfer of Shigella dysentaria? - Answers Exclude food handlers that
have symptoms or have been diagnosed
Wash hands
Control FLIES
,What is the bacteria that causes Listeriosis? - Answers Listeria monocytogenes
What are common foods associated with Listeriosis? - Answers Raw Meat
Unpasteurized milk/ milk products
Ready to eat foods (deli meat, hot dog, soft cheese)
What are symptoms of Listeriosis in pregnant women? - Answers Spontaneous ABORTION
What are symptoms of Listeriosis in newborns? - Answers Sepsis
Pneumonia
Meningitis
What is the shape of Listeria monocytogenes? - Answers Rod
NO spores
Where is Listeria monocytogenes found? - Answers GI Tract of Humans
GI Tract of animals
Soil
Damp environment
Decaying vegetative matter
What are some characteristics of Listeria monocytogenes? - Answers Psychrophile- Grows in
the fridge
Opportunistic pathogen- causes disease in at risk populations
Primary Septicemia
WHat are symptoms of Listeriosis in healthy adults? - Answers Rash
nausea
vomiting
Diarrhea
Fever
BACK ACHE
, WHat are symptoms of Listeriosis in at risk population? - Answers Meningitis
Encephalitis
Septicemia
Pneumonia
Abortion
How can you prevent Listeriosis? - Answers Discard expired products
Avoid unpasteurized dairy products
Prevent cross contamination between raw meat and ready to eat foods
How to reduce the amount of Listeria monocytogenes in food? - Answers Cook raw meat to
required minimum temperature
What is the bacteria that causes Vibrio parahaemolyticus Gastroenteritis? - Answers Vibrio
parahaemolyticus
What are symtoms of Vibrio parahaemolyticus Gastroenteritis? - Answers Diarrhea
Abdominal Cramps
Nausea
Vomiting
Low grade fever
Chills
What are foods commonly associated with Vibrio parahaemolyticus Gastroenteritis? - Answers
Raw/ Partially cooked oysters
Seafood
WHat is the shape of Vibrio parahaemolyticus? - Answers Rod
NO spores
What is the enviroment for Vibrio parahaemolyticus? - Answers Marine Enviroment
What are characteristics of Vibrio parahaemolyticus ? - Answers Salt Tolerant (Halophilic)
Most common FBI in Japan
How to prevent Vibrio parahaemolyticus Gastroenteritis? - Answers Purchase oysters from
What is the name of the bacteria that causes Shigellosis? - Answers Shigella dysentaria
What are common foods associated with Shigellosis? - Answers Foods contaminated by hands
Foods in contact with contaminated water (Produce)
What are common symptoms of Shigellosis? - Answers BLOODY diarrhea
Abdominal cramps and pain
Nausea
Fever (occasional)
Malaise (weakness)
What is the bacteria shape of Shigella dysentaria? - Answers Rod
NO spores formed
What is the habitat for Shigella dysentaria? - Answers GI tract of humans ONLY
What is Shigellosis often called? - Answers "Disease of armies, asylums, and prisons"
Usually in crowded conditions
What is the onset of Shigella? - Answers 1-3 Days
WHat is the duration of Shigella? - Answers 4-7 days
can be indefinite
Characteristic of Shigella? - Answers Low infective dose
as few as 100 cells
4 species
Can use antibiotics
Can become an asymptomatic carrier
How can you prevent the transfer of Shigella dysentaria? - Answers Exclude food handlers that
have symptoms or have been diagnosed
Wash hands
Control FLIES
,What is the bacteria that causes Listeriosis? - Answers Listeria monocytogenes
What are common foods associated with Listeriosis? - Answers Raw Meat
Unpasteurized milk/ milk products
Ready to eat foods (deli meat, hot dog, soft cheese)
What are symptoms of Listeriosis in pregnant women? - Answers Spontaneous ABORTION
What are symptoms of Listeriosis in newborns? - Answers Sepsis
Pneumonia
Meningitis
What is the shape of Listeria monocytogenes? - Answers Rod
NO spores
Where is Listeria monocytogenes found? - Answers GI Tract of Humans
GI Tract of animals
Soil
Damp environment
Decaying vegetative matter
What are some characteristics of Listeria monocytogenes? - Answers Psychrophile- Grows in
the fridge
Opportunistic pathogen- causes disease in at risk populations
Primary Septicemia
WHat are symptoms of Listeriosis in healthy adults? - Answers Rash
nausea
vomiting
Diarrhea
Fever
BACK ACHE
, WHat are symptoms of Listeriosis in at risk population? - Answers Meningitis
Encephalitis
Septicemia
Pneumonia
Abortion
How can you prevent Listeriosis? - Answers Discard expired products
Avoid unpasteurized dairy products
Prevent cross contamination between raw meat and ready to eat foods
How to reduce the amount of Listeria monocytogenes in food? - Answers Cook raw meat to
required minimum temperature
What is the bacteria that causes Vibrio parahaemolyticus Gastroenteritis? - Answers Vibrio
parahaemolyticus
What are symtoms of Vibrio parahaemolyticus Gastroenteritis? - Answers Diarrhea
Abdominal Cramps
Nausea
Vomiting
Low grade fever
Chills
What are foods commonly associated with Vibrio parahaemolyticus Gastroenteritis? - Answers
Raw/ Partially cooked oysters
Seafood
WHat is the shape of Vibrio parahaemolyticus? - Answers Rod
NO spores
What is the enviroment for Vibrio parahaemolyticus? - Answers Marine Enviroment
What are characteristics of Vibrio parahaemolyticus ? - Answers Salt Tolerant (Halophilic)
Most common FBI in Japan
How to prevent Vibrio parahaemolyticus Gastroenteritis? - Answers Purchase oysters from
