Situation 25.1 Following a County Fair, 160 Persons Complained of Gastrointestinal Symptoms

question 66

Multiple Choice

Situation 25.1
Following a county fair, 160 persons complained of gastrointestinal symptoms. Symptoms included diarrhea (84 percent) , abdominal cramps (96 percent) , nausea (84 percent) , vomiting (82 percent) , body aches (50 percent) , fever (60 percent; median body temperature = 38.3°C) ; median duration of illness 6 days (range 10 hr to 13 days) .
-In Situation 25.1,fecal samples were found to be negative when cultured.The next step in diagnosing the cause of illness would be The relative risks shown in Table 25.1 were calculated for foods suspected of transmitting Salmonella.Which food is the most likely source of infection?
A.black beans
B.corn soup
C.jalapeño peppers
D.roma tomatoes
E.The answer cannot be determined based on the information provided.

• A)to begin antibiotic therapy.
• B)blood cultures.
• C)microscopic examination of feces for oocysts.
• D)microscopic examination of feces for viruses.
• E)muscle biopsy.

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