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No, a virus needs a living organism to survive. It actually binds to the cells in the body, and changes them into virus cells. That's why you can't take antibiotics to treat a virus, because the virus is inside of your cells. You can't very well just kill all of your own cells.
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Which type of hazard is the most common cause of foodborne illness?
Biological hazards cause the most foodborne illnesses.
Is A foodborne illness a disease that is transmitted to people by food?
Yes, a foodborne illness is a disease or illness that is transmitted to people by food that has been contaminated. Food can be contaminated by bacteria, viruses, toxins and parasites.
What bacteria can not cause foodborne illness?
It would be easier to list bacteria that are known to cause foodborne illness, since there are many many more that don't. But here are a few:non-pathogenic E. coliAcetobacterLactobacillus
What is the population of STOP Foodborne Illness?
The population of STOP Foodborne Illness is 5.
What food groups are major sources of foodborne illness?
Foodborne illness (also foodborne disease and colloquially referred to as food poisoning) is any illness resulting from the consumption of contaminated food. Foodborne illness usually arises from improper handling, preparation, or food storage. Good hygiene practices before, during, and after food preparation can reduce the chances of contracting an illness. There is a general consensus in the public health community that regular hand-washing is one of the most effective defenses against the spread of foodborne illness. The action of monitoring food to ensure that it will not cause foodborne illness is known as food safety. Foodborne disease can also be caused by a large variety of toxins that affect the environment. For foodborne illness caused by chemicals such as pesticides or medicines in food and naturally toxic substances like poisonous mushrooms or reef fish.
What must most bacteria that cause foodborne illness have?
Bacteria that cause foodborne illness must have moisture, certain nutrients, time to grow, and the proper temperature to multiply. Salts and sugars can inhibit bacterial growth by tying up the water they need to live.
What is an example of a disease that is not a type of foodborne disease?
Influenza is not a foodborne illness.
What causes foodborne illness?
Bacteria from uncleaned surfaces or uncooked food cause food borne illnesses.
What is foodborne illness and cross contamination?
Food contamination is when something makes the food inedible or can cause illness when consumed. Contamination can be # Biological (bacteria, parasites, viruses, etc.) # Chemical (cleaners, sanitizers, additives, etc.) # Physical (glass, metal, etc.) Contamination is not necessarily obvious or visible.
What is food-borne illness?
a disese that can kill
How does food poisoning come into your body?
There are a lot of causative agents for foodborne illness, including bacteria, viruses, parasites and toxins. The one thing all foodborne illnesses have in common, is that the causative agent got into the body through the consumption of contaminated food.
What is food born infection?
foodborne illness
