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food poisoning is considered acute. because it is a short term effect. it only last a day or so. depending on how bad it is. you can be treated at ER if necessary etc. chronic is something that has a long term effect such as Diabetes, liver dysfunction etc.
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Is nutrition more likely to be a risk factor for chronic or acute disease?
Chronic. There are not many acute nutritional diseases except food poisoning, infections and sugar issues for diabetics. In contrast most of the major western chronic diseases such as heart disease and some cancers are nutritionally related.
What is the common medical name for plumbism?
The common name for plumbism is "lead poisoning" and it can be acute or chronic.
Carbon monoxide poisoning sometimes mistaken as what?
Although most CO poisoning is acute, or sudden, it is possible to suffer from chronic CO poisoning. This condition exists when a person is exposed to low levels of the gas over a period of days to months.
Is cholera acute or chronic disease?
Acute disease
Is osteoporosis acute or chronic?
chronic disease
Can you die from ergot poisoning?
It can be fatal in chronic poisoning.
Why is chronic CO poisoning often misdiagnosed?
Little is known about chronic CO poisoning, and it is often misdiagnosed.
What are the two form of bronchiti s?
Acute and chronic. Acute is short term and chronic is ongoing.
Is a stress fracture an acute or chronic?
Fracture acute
Is migraine a chronic or acute disease?
chronic disease
Is vaginitis a chronic or acute disease?
Vaginitis is usually an acute infection. Untreated or incomleately treated, it can become chronic.
Is heart disease chronic?
Some heart diseases are chronic while some are acute, such as acute myocardial infarction.
