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Norovirus
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What disease is caused by Norwalk agents and Rotaviruses?
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Norwalk agents
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Probably causes 1/3 of all gastroenteritis outbracks.
Infect molty older children and adults. |
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Rotavirus
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Causes sever infantile diarrhea.
The most common cause of viral enteric disease worldwide. |
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Mycotoxins
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Toxins produced by Fungi is called ____________.
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Poisonious mushrooms
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If mushrooms have mycotoxins in them, they are referred to as ___________ ___________.
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Amanita phalloides
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What genus and species is referred to as "Death Cap"?
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Amanita virosa
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What genus and species is referred to as "Destroying angel"
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Phalloidin and Amanitin
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What are the 2 mycotoxins produced by Amanita called?
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Poisonous mushrooms
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Ingesting these will cause:
stomach pains violent vomiting intense thirst ** cyanosis of extremities renal and liver failure |
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Ergot Poisoning
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Name the disease that is caused by the genus, Claviceps?
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Claviceps
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Name the genus that causes the disease, Ergot Poisoning.
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Claviceps
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Grows on grains (rye)
Causes hallucinations, constriction of caps -> GANGRENE of the extremities Name genus? |
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Aspergillus
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Name the genus that causes the disease, Aflatoxin.
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Aflatoxin
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Grows in various grains/cereals
corn Found in animal feed peanut butter carcinogen known to cause cancer (liver and colon) |
