Micro Foodborne diseases

What type of illness is Escherichia coli

Bacteria

what type of action is Escherichia coli

infection

what is the incubation period of Escherichia coli

3-4 days

what are the symptoms of Escherichia coli

diarrhea, vomiting, mild fever

What food carries Escherichia coli

under cooked ground beef, unpasteurized cider

What are the sources of Escherichia coli

human and cow intestinal tract

What type of foodborne illness is Campylobacter jejuni

Bacteria

What type of action is Campylobacter jejuni

infection

What is the incubation period for Campylobacter jejuni

2-5 days

what are the symptoms of Campylobacter jejuni

abdominal cramps, headache, fever, nausea, diarrhea

what food is Campylobacter jejuni found in

poultry, dairy products, water

What are the sources of Campylobacter jejuni

intestinal tracts of wild/domestic animals

What type of foodborne illness is Salmonella enteriditis

Bacteria

what is the incubation period for Salmonella enteriditis

12-36 hours

what are the symptoms of Salmonella enteriditis

abdominal cramps, headache, fever, nausea, diarrhea

what foods carries of Salmonella enteriditis

poultry, meat, eggs/egg products, sliced melons

What are the sources of Salmonella enteriditis

water, soil, insects, animals and humans

What type of foodborne illness is Listeria monocytogenes

Bacteria

What is the incubation period for Listeria monocytogenes

3 - 70 days

What are the symptoms for Listeria monocytogenes

flu like, meningitis, encephalitis, spontaneous abortion of fetuses, infants and pregnant women

What are the food sources of Listeria monocytogenes

unpastuerized milk, ice cream, ready to eat lunch meats

What are the sources of Listeria monocytogenes

soil, water, damp environments, domestic/wild animals (esp, fowl)

What type of foodborne illness is Clostridium perfingens

Bacteria

How does Clostridium perfingens cause infection

forms spores in adverse conditions

What is the incubation period for Clostridium perfingens

10 - 12 hours

What are the symptoms of Clostridium perfingens

abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, fever, headache

What foods can have Clostridium perfingens

stews, gravies, beans

What are the sources of Clostridium perfingens

soil, animal and human intestinal tract

What type of foodborne illness is Clostridium botulinum

Bacteria

Is Clostridium botulinum infection or intoxication?

Intoxication

How long is the incubation period for Clostridium botulinum

4 hours - 8 days

What are the symptoms for Clostridium botulinum

vomitting, constipation, difficulty with vision, swallowing/speaking, paralysis, death

What foods have Clostridium botulinum

baked potatoes, sous vide, garlic/oil mixtures, low acid canned foods

What are the sources of Clostridium botulinum

present on almost all food, soil, water

Is Staphylococcus auerus infection or intoxication?

Intoxication

What is type of foodborne illness is Staphylococcus auerus

Bacteria

What is the incubation period for Staphylococcus auerus

1 - 7 hours

What are the symptoms of Staphylococcus auerus

nausea, retching, abdominal cramps, diarrhea

What foods is Staphylococcus auerus found in

ready to eat, reheated foods, dairy products, protein foods

What are the sources of Staphylococcus auerus

skin, hair, nose, throat, infected sores, animals

What is Bacillus cereus

Bacteria

Is Bacillus cereus infection or intoxication

intoxication

What is the incubation period of Bacillus cereus

30 minutes - 6 hours and 6 to 15 hours (diarrheal)

What are the symptoms of Bacillus cereus

nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea

What food is Bacillus cereus found in

rice products, starchy foods, casserolds, puddings, soups

What are the sources of Bacillus cereus

soil, dust, cereal crops

What is Hepatitis A

Virus

Is Hepatitis A infection or intoxication

infection

What is the incubation period for Hepatitis A

10 - 50 days

What are the symptoms of Hepatitis A

sudden fever, vomitting, jaundice

What are the foods Hepatitis A can be found in

Water (ice), shellfish, ready to eat food, fruit juices, vegtables

What are the sources of Hepatitis A

human intestinal/urinary tract

Is Norwalk Virus infection or intoxication?

infection

what is the incubation period of norovirus?

10 - 50 hours

What are the symptoms of norovirus

nausea, diarrhea, headache, mild fever

What foods are norovirus found in?

water, shellfish, raw fruits and vegtables,

What are the sources of norovirus?

human intestinal tract, water

Is Rotavirus infection or intoxication?

infection

what is the incubation period for rotavirus?

1 - 3 days

what are the symptoms of rotavirus?

vomiting, diarrhea, mild fever,

What foods can rotavirus be found in?

ready to eat, water/ice

what are the sources of rotavirus

human intestinal tract, water

What is Tichinella spiralis?

Parasite (round worm)

What is the incubation period of Tichinella spiralis

2-28 days

what are the symptoms of Tichinella spiralis

flu-like, swelling around eyes, extreme sweating, hemorrahging

What foods can Tichinella spiralis be found in?

undercooked pork, game

What is the source of Tichinella spiralis

domestic pigs, bear, walrus

What is Anisakis simplex

Parasite (round worm)

What is the incubation period of Anisakis simplex

hours to 2 weeks

what are the symptoms of Anisakis simplex

sore throat, coughing up worms

what food can Anisakis simplex be found in?

undercooked/improperly frozen seafood

What are the sources of Anisakis simplex

marine fish/bottom feeders

What is Giardia lamblia?

parasite (protozoan)

What is the incubation period of Giardia lamblia

3-25 days

what are tehs ymptoms of Giardia lamblia

fatigue, nausea, gas, weight loss, abdominal cramps

What food can Giardia lamblia be found in?

water, ice, raw vegtables

What are the sources of Giardia lamblia

beavers, bears, dogs, cats, humans

What is Cryptosporodium parvum?

Parasite (protozoan)

What is the incubation period for Cryptosporodium parvum

1-12 days

What are the symptoms of Cryptosporodium parvum

severe diarrhea but maybe no others

what foods can Cryptosporodium parvum be found in?

water, raw foods, unpasteurized cider, ready to eat

what is the source of Cryptosporodium parvum

humans, cattle, barn wash

What is Cyclospora cayetanensis

Parasite (protozoan)

what is the incubation period of Cyclospora cayetanensis

a few days to weeks

what are the symptoms of Cyclospora cayetanensis

watery diarrhea, weight loss, bloating, crapms, vomiting, muscle aches

what foods can Cyclospora cayetanensis be found in?

water, marine fish, raw milk, raw produce

what are the sources of Cyclospora cayetanensis

humans, water

What type of illness is Shigella

Bacteria

Is Shigella infection or intoxication

infection

What are the symptoms of Shigella

bloody diarrhea, fever

What foods carry shigella?

raw oyster, shell fish, salads, water

What are the sources of Shigella?

Water, human and animal intestinal tract

what is the incubation period for shigella?

1-7 days

Why is Shigella so highly resistant?

It is acid resistant so can live through the human stomach and invade the intestines

What type of pathogen is Adenoviridae

Virus

What are the symptoms of Adenoviridae virus?

vary depending on which part of the body is infected, respiratory illness like symptoms, diarrhea, fever

What are the sources of Adenoviridae

Contaminated drinking water

What is the incubation period for Adenoviridae

5-8 days

What type of pathogen is Entamoeba histolytica

Parasite

What are the symptoms of Entamoeba histolytica

dirahhea, stomach pain, stomach cramping