Wednesday December 23, 1998 - Question 5

Which of the following statements about clostridium food poisoning is correct?

A. Clostridium food poisoning is most often caused by C. difficile
 
B. This organism is not known to form spores or enterotoxins.
 
C. Symptoms of clostridium food poisoning are usually delayed for 48 to 72 hours after exposure.
 
D. Heating food at high temperatures does not prevent clostridium food poisoning.
 
E. Vomiting is not a common sign of clostridium food poisoning.
 
 

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