NAVMED P 5010 CH 1 Flashcards
What is Chapter 1 in NAVMED P 5010?
Food Sanitation
Which fish concentrate ciguatoxin?
Grouper, snapper, jack, and barracuda.
What mollusks concentrate the toxin associated with “red tide”?
Clams, oysters, scallops, and mussels.
What are the four steps in performing an outbreak investigation?
Verify there is an epidemic or outbreak. Complete case history questionnaires. Establish a diagnosis etiologically if possible. Collect food samples and containers.
What technique is used when collecting food samples and containers?
Aseptic
What’s the incubation period for Bacillus cereus for vomitting toxin?
1-6 hrs
What’s the incubation period for Bacillus cereus for diarrheal toxin?
6-24 hrs
What’s the incubation period for Brucella?
Days to months, but usually less than 30 days
What’s the incubation period for Campylobacter?
2-10 days, but usually 2-5 days
Samples of perishable foods should be chilled and held below what temperature?
Below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius), but should not be frozen.
What’s the incubation period for Clostridium botulinum?
2 hours to 8 days, usually 12 to 48 hours
What is the incubation period for Clostridium perfringens?
6 - 24 hrs
What’s the incubation period for E. Coli (Enterohemorrhagic)?
1 - 10 days, usually 3-4 days
What’s the incubation period for Listeria monocytogenes (invasive)?
4 - 6 weeks
What’s the incubation period for nontyphoidal salmonella?
6 hrs to 10 days, usally 6 - 48 hrs
What’s the incubation period for salmonella typhi?
3 - 60 days, usually 7 - 14 days
What’s the incubation period for shigella?
12 hrs - 6 days, usually 2 - 4 days
