Which statement about foodborne illnesses is correct?
A) Listeria monocytogenes is a protozoan that can cause foodborne infections.
B) Toxoplasmosis infection can be transferred from the mother to the fetus and impair fetal brain development.
C) Toxoplasmosis infection is commonly associated with the ingestion of soft cheeses or unpasteurized milk.
D) Toxoplasma gondii is a bacterium that can cause foodborne infections.
E) The placenta protects the fetus from listeria foodborne infection in the mother.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Toxoplasmosis infection can indeed be transferred from the mother to the fetus and impair fetal brain development. It is commonly associated with the ingestion of undercooked or raw meat or contaminated fruits and vegetables, not soft cheeses or unpasteurized milk. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium, not a protozoan, and can cross the placenta to infect the fetus, causing listeriosis. The placenta does not always protect the fetus from listeria foodborne infection in the mother. Toxoplasma gondii is indeed a protozoan, not a bacterium.

Which Statement About Foodborne Illnesses Is Correct