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How does the composition of the gut microbiome influence the susceptibility to and severity of foodborne illnesses?
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- List the types of normal biota presently known to occupy the gastrointestinal tract.78. A food-borne outbreak of gastroenteritis is being investigated. Which of the following concerns is the priorityfor a microbiologist?A. Gastroenteritis may be caused by several bacterial and viral pathogens.B. General food safety measures may have been violated during preparation.C. Several food sources may have been shared by the affected individuals.D. Symptoms of gastroenteritis may include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.79. An outbreak of dengue fever is to be investigated. Which of the following descriptive epidemiologyconsiderations is the most appropriate and urgent starting point for the investigation?A. AGENT – detection of Plasmodium(+) mosquitoesB. PERSON – age and sex distribution of casesC. PLACE – clustering of cases within a certain areaD. TIME – analysis of cases over a ten-year periodHow can we describe an overview of API 20E . An overview of enterics- the microbiota within the gastrointestinal tract and their roles in both health (beneficial) and disease ( harmful)
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