Pre-test questionnaire

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Pre-test questionnaire for session 2: Microbiological aspects

Norovirus can be transmitted:

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Directly from person to person

By contaminated food

Both

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It’s less risky to eat bivalve molluscs well cooked:

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True

False

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Toxoplasmosis is only transmitted by cats:

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True

False

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When a pregnant woman is infected with Toxoplasma gondii, it can pass through the placenta and infect the foetus:

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True

False

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To protect against toxoplasmosis (several possible answers):

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All meats must be well cooked

All vegetables should be carefully washed

Salad should be washed and spinned

Salad should be disinfected with vinegar

Freeze berries to be eaten raw

The main source of Campylobacter is poultry:

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True

False

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In case of campylobacteriosis:

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It is necessary to take antibiotics

In most cases no treatment is required

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To avoid Campylobacter it is recommended to wash the raw chicken in the sink before cooking it:

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True

False

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Eggs from backyard hens are less at risk of being contaminated with Salmonella enterica than eggs from commercial hens:

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True

False

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Sinking eggs are safe to eat (no Salmonella):

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True

False

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Listeria monocytogenes can be found (several possible answers):

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In fish and sea-foods

In meat from various animals

In fruits and vegetables

In cheeses

On kitchen surfaces

In the fridge

In ready to eat food

Listeria monocytogenes can multiply at 4°C:

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True

False

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Listeriosis is always benign:

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True

False

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Once cooked, pasta and rice can be kept at room temperature all day long:

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True

False

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E. coli producing shigatoxins (STEC) can cause a very severe disease called Haemolytic-Uremic-Syndrome (HUS). HUS mainly affects:

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The elderly

Pregnant women

The children

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Consumers can be infected by STEC by eating (several possible answers):

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Raw milk / raw milk cheese

Raw or undercooked meat

Fruits and vegetables

Raw cereals and various grains

In case of STEC infection anti-diarrheic treatment is recommended:

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True

False

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Food spoilage can be caused by (several possible answers):

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Fungi

Viruses

Bacteria

Generally spoiled food is not dangerous. Nevertheless, it should not be eaten:

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True

False

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Microbes in food are always harmful:

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True

False

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Lactic acid bacteria are used to make (several possible answers):

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Dairy products

Vegetable fermented products

Fermented meat products

Coffee

Chocolate

What are the benefits of fermentation (several possible answers):

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Ensures preservation and microbiological safety of a food

Make some foods more digestible

Contain live microorganisms that may improve gastrointestinal health

Contain live microorganisms that may lowering the risk of type two diabetes and cardiovascular diseases

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