Microbiology: Food Poisoning (Toxins)

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Food Poisoning 1

S. aureus

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Symptoms of food poisoning (S. aureus)

- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dehydration

1-6hrs after ingestion, symptoms over 48hrs

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Food Poisoning 2

C. perfringes

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Symptoms of food poisoning (C. perfringes)

- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Cramps

7-15hrs after ingestion; resolves in 24hrs, fatalities are rare

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Botulism

C. Botulinum

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Symptoms of Botulism

Severe, potentially fatal due to flaccid paralysis of autonomic nerves of respiration & heat beat