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What is food-borne illness?
a disese that can kill
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 is an example of a disease that is not a type of foodborne disease?
Influenza is not a foodborne illness.
Which bacteria cause poisoning and disease?
Several bacteria can cause poisoning and disease, with notable examples including Salmonella, which is commonly associated with foodborne illness from undercooked poultry and eggs; Escherichia coli (E. coli), particularly the O157:H7 strain, linked to contaminated food and water; and Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause severe illness from contaminated deli meats and dairy products. Clostridium botulinum is notorious for producing a potent toxin in improperly canned foods, leading to botulism. These bacteria can lead to various symptoms ranging from gastrointestinal distress to severe systemic illness.
Is anthrax poisoning a disease?
Anthrax is a disease caused by the microorganism called Bacillus anthracis. This bacteria produces a poisonous toxin (thus anthrax poisoning is caused by a toxin produced by the bacteria during the course of infection). Disease: Anthrax Cause: B. anthracis
What describes a type bacteria that is pathogenic?
A type of bacteria that causes a disease called pneumonia in human beings
Which food bacteria affects the nervous system?
Thousands of types of bacteria are naturally present in our environment. Microorganisms that cause disease are called pathogens. When certain pathogens enter the food supply, they can cause foodborne illness. Not all bacteria cause disease in humans. For example, some bacteria are used beneficially in making cheese and yogurt.
What do pathogenic bacteria cause?
A type of bacteria that causes a disease called pneumonia in human beings.
Which statement best describes why lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics while influenza cannot?
influenza is a virus and not bacteria, so antibiotics will have no effect. Lyme's disease is a bacteria so they do work
Hemolytic euremic syndrome is a what disease?
It is a severe form of food poisoning caused by a strand of E.coli bacteria. It can potentially shut down the kidneys.
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.
Is foodborne illness is a disease?
Yes, it is considered to be a disease. Anything that is out of balance in the body is considered a disease, or pathological condition.
