Shigella Spp May 11, 2024 by Brian Klein /5 0 votes, 0 avg 0 Shigella Spp 1 / 5 Which of these measures can prevent the Shigella spp bacteria from causing illness? Handwashing Avoid bare-hand contact with the food Exclude food handlers with the illness Exclude food handlers with diarrhea Control flies inside and outside of the operation Purchase produce from approved, reputable suppliers All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 2 / 5 Where does shigella spp come from? Found in the feces of infected people Flies can transfer bacteria from feces to food Eating a small amount of the bacteria can make people sick High levels of bacteria in feces or weeks after symptoms end Most occur when people eat or drink contaminated food or water All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 3 / 5 What are some common symptoms of the illness caused by the Shigella spp bacteria? Fever Cramps Chills Fatigue Abdominal pain Bloody diarrhea All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 4 / 5 What are some foods commonly linked with Shigella spp? Produce that has had contact with contaminated water Food that is easily contaminated by unwashed hands Salads made with leftover potatoes, tuna, shrimp, pasta, or chicken All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 5 / 5 Which of these measures can prevent the Big Six Pathogen Shigella spp from making people sick? Wash hands Avoid bare-hand contact with the food Exclude food handlers with the illness Exclude food handlers with diarrhea Control flies inside and outside of the operation Purchase produce from approved, reputable suppliers All are correct Wrong! Thats right! Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Restart quiz Try another practice test