The following points highlight the three main types of bacterial food poisoning. The types are: 1. Ingestion of Pre-Formed Toxin 2. Non-Invasive Infection 3. Invasive Infection. Type # 1. Ingestion of Pre-Formed Toxin: Toxins may be produced in and ingested with the food as in Staphylococcus aureus food poisoning and the Bacillus cereus emetic syndrome. Botulism is similar in this respect [...]
Although food is indispensible to the maintenance of life, it can also be responsible for ill health. A simple insufficiency will lead to marasmus (protein-energy deficiency) while over-reliance on staples low in protein, such as cassava, produces the condition known as kwashiorkor. A diet may provide adequate protein and energy but be lacking in specific minerals or vitamins giving rise [...]
In this article we will discuss about the significance of foodborne disease. Foodborne disease has been defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a disease of an infectious or toxic nature caused by, or thought to be caused by, the consumption of food or water'. The essential message of this section can be summarized by the conclusions of a [...]