Parasites May 10, 2024 by Brian Klein /14 0 votes, 0 avg 0 Parasites 1 / 14 What pathogen requires a host to live and reproduce? Viruses Parasites Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 2 / 14 Which parasites can be prevented from causing foodborne illness by purchasing from approved reputable suppliers? Anisakis simplex Cryptosporidium parvum Giardia duodenalis Cyclospora cayetanensis All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 3 / 14 Which of these are true about the parasite cyclosporiasis? Cyclosporiasis can come from marine fish Cyclosporiasis can cause mild fever Cyclosporiasis can cause mild to severe nausea Cyclosporiasis is a parasite Cyclosporiasis can come from raw milk Cyclosporiasis can come from raw produce Cyclosporiasis can come from contaminated water All are correct Wrong! Thats right! The onset of symptoms from cyclosporiasis sudden 4 / 14 How can you prevent parasites from causing foodborne illnesses? By cooking food to its required minimum internal temperature By purchasing food from approved, reputable suppliers Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 5 / 14 Parasites can get into fruits and vegetables irrigated or washed with contaminated water. What other kind of food is at risk for parasites? Seafood Game animals Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 6 / 14 Which statement is true about parasites? Parasites require a host to live and reproduce Parasites can be found in contaminated water Parasites are commonly associated with seafood Parasites are commonly associated with farm animals Parasites are commonly associated with hunted animals All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 7 / 14 Parasites are often linked with these foods: • Seafood• Wild game• Contaminated Produce How can produce (fruits, vegetables) get contaminated with parasites? Washing fruits and vegetables with unsafe water Irrigating (watering) fruit and vegetable plants with unsafe water Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 8 / 14 Which pathogen needs a host to live and grow? Parasites Viruses Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 9 / 14 How can an operation prevent parasites from causing foodborne illness when serving raw or undercooked fish? Ensuring the fish was correctly frozen by the manufacturer Purchasing the fish from aproved Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 10 / 14 Which statements are true about the parasite cyclosporiasis? Cyclosporiasis can come from marine fish Cyclosporiasis can cause mild fever Cyclosporiasis can cause mild to severe nausea Cyclosporiasis is a parasite Cyclosporiasis can come from raw milk Cyclosporiasis can come from raw produce Cyclosporiasis can come from contaminated water All are correct Wrong! Thats right! The onset of symptoms from cyclosporiasis sudden 11 / 14 What are some foods commonly associated with parasites? Herring, cod, halibut, mackerel, and pacific salmon Food processed with contaminated water (produce) Wild game Raw and undercooked fish All are correct Seafood Wrong! Thats right! Seafood is the number one source for parasites that cause foodborne illness, especially raw fish. 12 / 14 What kinds of foods are parasites commonly associated with? Seafood, wild game animals, farm animals Food processed with contaminated water Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 13 / 14 How can parasites be prevented from causing foodborne illness? Cooking food to its required minimum internal temperature Purchasing food from approved, reputable suppliers Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! The most important measure to prevent parasites is purchasing food from approved reputable suppliers. 14 / 14 Where can the parasite cryptosporidium parvum be found? Contaminated water and produce Daycare and medical facilities Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Restart quiz Try another practice test
