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food poisoning

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
food poisoning acute illness following the eating of foods contaminated by bacteria, bacterial toxins, natural poisons, or harmful chemical substances. It was once customary to classify all such illnesses as "ptomaine poisoning," but it was later discovered that ptomaines, the products of decayed protein, do not cause illness. The symptoms, in varying degree and combination, include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and prostration; more serious cases can result in permanent disability or death. Bacterial Food Poisoning In general, the bacteria that cause food poisoning... Read more
Food Poisoning
U*X*L Complete Health Resource FOOD POISONING DEFINITION Food poisoning is a general term for health problems caused by eating contaminated ... the environment, or toxins within the food itself. Symptoms of food poisoning usually include vomiting and diarrhea. Some toxins also affect ... Read more
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence Salmonella food poisoning Definition Salmonella food poisoning is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation (swelling ... are the foods which most frequently cause salmonella food poisoning. Chickens are a major carrier of salmonella bacteria ... Read more

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