Question

Ampicillin is used to treat food poisoning caused by

• A. Salmonella
• B. Shigella
• C. Clostridium
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Shigella

Food poisoning is the condition in which there are certain substances in the food consumed that results in infection. The food contaminated with bacteria, parasites and viruses are the main sources for causing food poisoning. When the food poisoning is caused by Shigella, the symptoms includes diarrhea, fever, intestinal cramps, etc. The antibiotics are used for treatment. The common antibiotic is ampicillin, bactrim or ceftriaxone.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.