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Regina, a 43-year-old woman, consumes a handful of raw peanuts without noticing that some of the peanuts had a mold growing on them. A week later, she starts vomiting and suffers from abdominal discomfort. Clinical diagnosis reveals that her liver is showing signs of damage.In this scenario, Regina is most likely infected by _____.
 A) aflatoxin
  B) brevetoxin
  C) neurotoxin
  D) mycotoxin

Question 2

Which of the following is an accurate statement aboutClostridium botulinum (C. botulinum)?
 A) It is found mainly in inadequately processed low-acid home-canned foods.
  B) It secretes a toxin which cannot be inactivated even at high temperatures.
  C) It secretes a toxic substance called aflatoxin which can cause cancer.
  D) It causes skin rashes and itchiness when the infection is mild.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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