Microbiology - Food Illness - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Food Illness - Section 1 (Q.No. 2)
2.
Which of the following is a food infection?
Salmonellois
Botulism
Staphylococcal intoxication
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Vittal walikar said:   5 years ago
Thanks all.

Yonas Biratu said:   9 years ago
The answer is A because,

Food Poisoning-contamination of food with chemical contaminants /heavy metals and organic compounds.

Food borne Intoxications-bacterial growth in the food before consumption (staphylococcus aurous and botulism).

Food-borne infection-is caused by an infectious pathogens (microorganisms that cause infections) in the food. salmonellosis.

Farha said:   1 decade ago
Food borne diseases can be divided into food infection and food poisoning.

Food poisoning is caused by consuming foods that contain toxins. E.g. Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium botulinum.

A food borne infection is caused by an infectious pathogens (micro organisms that cause infections) in the food. These micro organisms multiply in the intestine. Salmonella, Campylobacter and E.Coli.

Vikas singh said:   1 decade ago
Option A, B, C all are food infection but answer is A please give the answer.

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