PART 1 -
What are the three major species of Staphylococcus? Why is one of them more pathogenic compared to the other two species? Which factor determines the pathogenesis of the organisms?
What substance is called the "spreading factor"? How does the "spreading factor" aid an organism in its quest to penetrate the host cell?
PART 2 -
What are the differences between food intoxication and food infection? Explain this distinction in detail.
Provide at least three specific examples of each. Each example should include:
- The specific organism
- The disease and its symptoms
- Patient outcome if left untreated