Food Poisoning Flashcards

1
Q

What is food poisoning?

A

The ingestion of a pre-formed bacterial toxin

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What are common pathogenic causes of food poisoning?

A

Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Salmonella spp., Clostridium perfringens

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What are the symptoms of food poisoning?

When does symptom onset typically occur?

A

Vomiting and Diarrhoea 6-12 hours after ingestion

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How quickly do symptoms resolve?

A

Relatively quickly, within 24 hours.

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