KROK 1 Stomatology 2015 – Question 143 · KROK (Dentistry)
When examining a patient with a suspicion of food toxicoinfection, a doctor on duty has detected symptoms characteristic of botulism. The patient named the meals he had eaten the day before. What is the most probable cause of infection?
- A. Strawberries from suburban vegetable garden
- B. Custard pastry from private bakery
- C. Fried eggs
- D. Homemade canned meat
- E. Sour cream from local dairy factory
Hint
Think about the conditions the causative organism needs to multiply and produce its toxin: no oxygen and insufficient heat treatment.
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